ISSUE FOCUS 20 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2022 The popularity of the insect industry has been increasing in recent years. Europe, in particular, occupies a special position in this area. In fact, it is one of the points where the fastest industrialization in this field is experienced... It can be said that the European Union's efforts to reduce animal-based emissions and environmental footprint, ensure sustainability in production, meet the food needs of the increasing population and self-sufficiency, which has recently gained importance, are influential in this. Insects, which are an important link in the food chain in natural life, are considered as an extremely productive food and feed ingredient due to their low environmental, water and land footprint. The amino acid- and vitamin-rich content of insect proteins, as well as the potential to recycle wastes that cannot be used in human nutrition, are some of the factors that make it attractive. However, this industry is just at the beginning and for now continues its growth within the framework of the cautious approach of the European Commission. We talked to Christophe Derrien, Secretary General of the International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed (IPIFF) about 1.5 years ago, about the importance of the insect industry and its development in the EU. There have been many important developments in the meantime, and we have once again evaluated these developments with IPIFF representatives. This time, Christophe Derrien answered our questions on the subject together with Alice Grassi, IPIFF Communication Manager. "EUROPEAN INSECT SECTOR IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS" “In synergy with other EU agri-food sectors and stakeholders, the European insect sector is committed to providing innovative and sustainable solutions which should contribute to reducing our dependence on imported proteins as well as mineral fertilisers and strengthen EU self-sufficiency of our food supply chains.” Alice Grassi Communication Manager International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed (IPIFF) Christophe Derrien Secretary General International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed (IPIFF)
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