NEWS Alternative Proteins Magazine April 2024 19 Future Green Solutions announced that it rebranded to Arvela. Since its inception in 2012, Arvela has been at the forefront of sustainable agri-business, supplying industry-leading black soldier fly eggs and converting organic waste into high-value products like antibacterial oils, animal protein substitutes, and biofertilizers. “This is a significant move that symbolises our ongoing commitment to sustainable development and marks a new chapter in our business journey,” said Luke Wheat, Arvela founder. According to the company's statement, the rebranding coincides with the addition of new leadership talent to the company's board and management team. These seasoned professionals bring a wealth of experience, invigorating Arvela's strategic vision and heralding an era of heightened innovation, operational excellence, and business growth. Arvela, a creative reimagining of the word 'larvae', encapsulates the company's ethos of transforming waste into valuable, eco-friendly products. From industry-leading black soldier fly eggs to a diverse range of agri-products, Arvela continues to redefine sustainable agricultural practices, contributing significantly to a circular economy – living its mission statement to ‘give waste a purpose’. The company stated, “We embraced this change to better reflect who we are today and to symbolise our dynamic future. In a world that never stands still, it’s crucial that our brand mirrors our ability to adapt and thrive. The new brand is a clear representation of our values and our promise to tackle environmental challenges while ensuring commercial success.” Read more>> Future Green Solutions rebrands as Arvela Ÿnsect receives approval to commercialize mealworms in US Ÿnsect, one of the strongest players in the production of insect-based proteins, has been granted authorization by the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) to use defatted mealworm proteins in dog nutrition. It is the first time that mealworm-based ingredients for pet foods have been approved in the USA. The authorization follows two years of evaluation by AAFCO, the organisation responsible for the safety of animal food in the USA. Approval was granted to Ÿnsect based on a comprehensive scientific dossier that included a 6-month trial introducing mealworm-derived ingredients into the diet of dogs. The results demonstrated the safety of the product and its nutritional benefits. A further study commissioned by Ÿnsect with Professor Kelly Swanson from the Animal Sciences Laboratory at the University of Illinois' Urbana-Champaign, proved that the protein quality of defatted mealworm flour from Tenebrio molitor was comparable to high-quality animal proteins traditionally used in pet food manufacturing, such as beef, pork, and salmon. “We are very proud to have obtained the very first authorization for the commercialization of mealworm-based ingredients for pet food in the United States. It is the recognition of over 10 years of research for the benefit of animal health. This authorization opens the doors to the immense American market just as we are preparing to deliver our first pet food customers from our Amiens farm,” said Shankar Krishnamoorthy, CEO of Ÿnsect. Read more>>
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