Harborough Start-Up Plans World’s First Large-Scale Cricket Farm
Written by HFM News on 24th September 2025
A Market Harborough start-up company is turning insects into food for the future.
Oko Protein has developed a taste-neutral protein powder made from crickets, designed to blend into everyday products like snacks and pasta.
Dan Balderson
The company, run by Oxford graduate Dan Balderson, began in a garden shed and has already secured financial support from government.
Dan is now seeking £1.2m in private investment to launch the world’s first large-scale cricket breeding centre and spoke to HFM:
To find out more visit www.okoprotein.com
