Product Offerings
Products:
Crispy Insect Snacks: Fried Crickets, Silkworm Pupae Snacks in Cheese, BBQ, Paprika, Tom Yum flavors
Futurebugs Corporation Co., Ltd. is a Thailand-based food innovation company pioneering in the development and commercialization of edible insect snacks under the brand ErawanCrispy. Headquartered in Surin province, the company leverages the region’s agricultural heritage and insect farming culture to create high-protein, sustainable snack foods that are gaining popularity in global health and eco-conscious markets.
Company Overview
Futurebugs Corporation was established with the vision of turning insects into a mainstream, palatable, and nutritious food alternative. Through a combination of traditional Thai recipes and modern food processing techniques, the company produces crispy, flavored insect-based snacks targeted at both domestic and export markets.
Core Business
The company's core business revolves around the sourcing, processing, flavoring, packaging, and marketing of insect-based ready-to-eat snacks. Its primary raw materials—crickets and silkworm pupae—are procured from certified insect farms and processed in accordance with food safety standards.
Product & Service Offerings
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Crispy Crickets:
- Fried Crickets (Original, Cheese, BBQ, Paprika, Tom Yum flavors)
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Silkworm Pupae Snacks:
- Seasoned and roasted pupae in a variety of flavors
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OEM & Private Label Production:
- Custom formulation and branding for global clients
These products are vacuum-packed or sealed in foil-lined pouches for extended shelf life and freshness.
Specialization and USP
Futurebugs is at the forefront of the edible insect movement in Southeast Asia. What sets the company apart:
- Sustainable protein source that is environmentally friendly and resource-efficient
- Authentic Thai seasoning profiles tailored to both local and global palates
- Low-cost, high-nutrition alternative to traditional meat snacks
Their snacks are marketed as being rich in protein, iron, fiber, and amino acids, while maintaining low environmental impact in terms of land, water, and feed requirements.
Financial Performance
As a privately held startup-scale enterprise, Futurebugs Corporation does not publish detailed financials. However, the company has been featured in multiple food innovation expos in Thailand and has received government and NGO support promoting alternative proteins and sustainable food sources.
- Estimated growth rate: 25–30% CAGR over the last 3 years (based on media and startup ecosystem reports)
- Actively participating in Thailand’s agricultural innovation incubation programs
Shipment Data
Although specific trade data is limited, Futurebugs has reportedly shipped its products to several international markets via direct order and small-scale distributors:
- Pilot exports made to:
- South Korea
- Singapore
- France
- Australia
- Strong presence in domestic markets via:
- Thai health food retailers
- Regional food fairs
- Online platforms and direct-to-consumer models
Target Market
The company primarily targets:
- Health-conscious consumers
- Eco-conscious millennials and Gen Z
- Fitness and lifestyle snack buyers
- Retailers and specialty food importers
- OEM clients looking to enter the insect snack space
Their marketing focuses on the sustainability and high nutritional value of insect protein, aligning with trends in clean eating, keto, and paleo diets.
Capabilities
- GMP-compliant processing facility for edible insects
- Vacuum frying and seasoning technology
- R&D for flavor and texture development
- Small-batch OEM production lines
- Multilingual packaging support for exports
Certifications & Compliance
- Compliant with Thai FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
- Participation in National Innovation Agency (NIA) food incubation programs
- In process of pursuing GMP and HACCP certifications for expanded exports
- Products tested for microbial safety and shelf stability
Customer Testimonials
“We’ve introduced ErawanCrispy cricket snacks at our organic retail outlet in Seoul, and the response has been surprisingly positive—especially among younger buyers.”
— South Korean Distributor
“The paprika-flavored silkworm pupae are a great novelty and healthy snack option. They’ve become a conversation starter and top seller at our events.”
— Health Food Store, Australia
Major Achievements
- Featured in Thailand Food Innovation Expo 2022
- Recognized by Thai Ministry of Agriculture for innovation in sustainable food
- Developed export-oriented SKUs in 5 international languages
- First insect snack brand in Surin province with a regional retail footprint
Futurebugs Corporation Co., Ltd. is redefining the future of food through bold innovation, traditional ingredients, and an unwavering focus on sustainability. As demand for alternative proteins continues to rise, the company stands poised for accelerated growth in domestic and international health food markets.