Hargol leads the alternative protein space globally as a producer of nutrient rich protein for humans from grasshoppers.

Hargol is the first company in the world to reach industrial scale production of a protein ingredient from grasshoppers.

Hargol's technology enables year-round production of high and constant quality protein. This protein is already being produced in facilities capable of yielding 40M grasshoppers per year.



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Dror Tamir

Co-founder & CEO, Hargol FoodTech

Co-founder & CEO

Hargol FoodTech

Dror Tamir is serial food and nutrition entrepreneur with one exit under his belt. His passion is improving the health of children and families through better nutrition. Hargol leads t...

Hargol leads the alternative protein space globally as a producer of nutrient rich protein for humans from grasshoppers.

Hargol is the first company in the world to reach industrial scale production of a protein ingredient from grasshoppers.

Hargol's technology enables year-round production of high and constant quality protein. This protein is already being produced in facilities capable of yielding 40M grasshoppers per year.

Hargol’s mission is to deliver a better alternative protein: Healthier for humans, healthier for the environment, in a safer and more efficient process.

Products

Hargol offer the following ingredients to food, beverage and supplement producers:

  • PRO72 Nutrient Rich Protein Ingredient – Comes in a powder form. Provides a boost in protein and essential nutrients, adds functionality and long shelf life of up to 24 months.
  • The New Meat – A paste that can be easily blended into plant/animal meat products. Provides a boost in essential nutrients, a wide range of health benefits, functionality that this industry is seeking and reduces footprint.

Technology

Hargol is the world’s first to complete development of infrastructure and protocols for industrial production of grasshoppers. The company also develops new genetic lines of grasshoppers that will strengthen its IP and improve its lead in the market with better production efficiency.

Hargol reached R&D milestone with a POC that company’s technology can feed the world: It will enable to increase productivity by X2.5 fold (vs. chicken houses) and reduce production cost by 60% (vs. chickens) while providing a healthier, more sustainable and safer product.