Analysis

July 3, 2025

What does Ÿnsect’s slow collapse mean for the insect protein industry?

The collapse of the French scaleup — considered a pioneer in the sector — raises questions over the industry’s future


The troubles faced by Ÿnsect over the past year raise questions for the industry as a whole

After months of drama,  French scaleup Ÿnsect’s saga has still not drawn to an end — and concerns are rising across the sector over the future of the insect protein industry.

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Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a senior reporter for Sifted, based in Paris. She covers French tech and writes Sifted's AI and Deeptech newsletter . You can find her on X and LinkedIn

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