Fueling agricultural transition – supplying inhouse farming trends

28.10.2025

Schlegel und Partner visited the Inhouse Farming 2025 exhibition in Hamburg. The event confirmed that demand for insect‑based solutions remains high – but the focus is shifting from human nutrition to animal feed, pet food, and niche markets such as cosmetics. Alongside insects, aquaponics and Controlled‑Environment Agriculture (CEA) continue to drive innovation and open new doors for potential suppliers.

The two‑day In‑House Farming 2025 trade fair brought together a diverse range of players—from start‑ups developing modular inhouse farming systems to established equipment manufacturers showcasing the latest in aquaponic, insect farming and CEA systems. For Schlegel und Partner, the exhibition offered a clear picture of where the market is heading and how we can help our customers stay ahead.

Insects – a market in transition

While the enthusiasm for insect protein in human nutrition has plateaued due to regulatory hurdles and consumer acceptance, the sector is far from stagnant. Exhibitors highlighted a decisive pivot toward animal‑ and pet‑feed applications, where insect meal is already recognized for its high protein content, sustainability credentials and improved animal health. Additionally, technical markets such as the cosmetics industry are experimenting with insect‑derived chitin and oils for bio‑active formulations. These trends translate into a growing demand for reliable, scalable breeding and processing equipment – precisely the niche where high‑quality components add value. In our whitepaper at https://whitepaper.schlegelundpartner.com/ you can find detailed insights into the market for insect proteins. Additionally, SuP holds strong expertise in other segments for innovative protein supply such as microbe-derived proteins (also known as single cell protein), precision fermentation or biomass fermentation.

Aquaponics and CEA – relentless innovation

The fair also underscored the continued momentum of aquaponics and Controlled‑Environment Agriculture. New sensor technologies, AI‑driven climate control, and modular hydro‑ponic trays were presented as next‑generation solutions for urban growers. System integrators are increasingly positioning the reliability of their turnkey solutions on the back of the quality guarantees supplied by component manufacturers. This creates fresh opportunities for players searching for new application areas for their products.

Creating new business opportunities

Schlegel und Partner can help to navigate the diverse landscape of innovative inhouse farming applications not only for producers of such systems but as well for equipment manufacturers that could supply the transformation of agriculture.

Are you interested in further information?

Please do not hesitate to contact us:

Martin Beck
Phone number +49 6201 9915 11,
martin.beck@SchlegelundPartner.de

Dr. Isabelle Symonds
Phone number +49 6201 9915 10,
isabelle.symonds@SchlegelundPartner.de