NEWS Alternative Proteins Magazine April 2025 69 Nutrition Technologies publicizes its rebrand Nutrition Technologies (NT) announced its rebrand as Sentara Group (SNTR), marking the beginning of a new era following a recent strengthening of its leadership and pending changes in ownership. “While the company is evolving, its core commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction remains unchanged—and will soon be stronger than ever,” said Sentara Group. According to the announcement, Sentara Group will continue producing NT’s pioneering frass-based bioactive organic fertilizers and biostimulants, specifically designed to combat key tropical fungal plant diseases and enhance soil health. These products will remain manufactured at its dedicated Control Union certified biofertilizer facility, meeting the strict standards for export and use as organic fertilizers in Japan, the EU, Australia, Canada, and the US. In addition, Sentara Group will continue producing its pure black soldier fly larvae products, including insect meals and whole dried black soldier fly larvae, at its separate GMP and HACCP certified facility in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, with full regulatory approval for export to the EU and US. "Our name is evolving, and so is our commitment to those who rely on us,” pointed out Sentara Group. “We are building upon a strong foundation while enhancing our processes, expanding our product offerings, and strengthening our customer support. Our goal is not just to maintain trust— but to exceed expectations.” Read more>> UKEIA calls for action on UK’s insect protein regulations The UK Edible Insect Association (UKEIA) called on anyone interested in the future of alternative protein in the UK to join its collective responses to the Food Standards Agency and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), to catch it up globally with the many countries that have already widely embraced insect protein as a human food, livestock feed and pet food ingredient. According to the statement of UKEIA, it is estimated that people in 113 countries consume at least one insect species. But when it comes to farmed insect protein, the UK is currently behind the curve. In Japan, 123 species have been approved, showing its citizens’ openness to the alternative protein source. Singapore approved 16 species last summer, Australia, also in 2024, allowed super mealworms, house crickets and mealworm beetles onto menus, and Europe approved four species by 2023. UKEIA believes that now two huge opportunities to influence government regulations in the UK on whether insects should be put on the menu for UK humans (crickets), chickens and pigs (mainly Black Soldier Fly) respectively. The association says this could fundamentally open up opportunities for this exciting sector. Read more>>
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