Press release
King Willem-Alexander will visit Protix and open the most advanced insect nursery in the world
2 May 2019
Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands
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On Tuesday morning, 11 June, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander will visit insect breeder Protix in Bergen op Zoom. Protix is celebrating the opening of the new insect farm and also its 10th anniversary.
During the visit, King Willem-Alexander will be given a tour of the most advanced insect farm in the world. During the visit to Protix, the King will be accompanied by Minister Carola Schouten of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality.
Founder and CEO Kees Aarts: ‘We are very honoured to receive King Willem-Alexander on June 11th during the opening of our state-of-the-art nursery in Bergen op Zoom. Here, insects are bred that convert vegetable waste streams into sustainable protein for a future-proof, circular food chain. Protix is one of the world's leading Agritech scale-ups. The opening of the new production facility in Bergen op Zoom is a real transformation not only for Protix but for the entire insect industry a real transformation. This nursery is unique in the Netherlands, Europe and the world. Protix exist 10 years this year and is an example of innovation in the Agrifood sector’.
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