NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 81 FreezeM, an Agri-tech company from Israel, announced that it has developed a new, enhanced genetic line of Black Soldier Flies (BSF) entitled BSF-Titan®. Set to be commercialized in BSF protein production facilities globally, this new line can reach a 50% bigger larvae size. According to the company statement, BSF-Titan will drastically reduce industry costs, substantially improve feed conversion rates, and provide a sustainable, efficient, and accessible way to increase protein production capacity for livestock. This pioneering product, marking the first time that a CRISPR-Cas9 edited line has been introduced to the market, adds a new layer to FreezeM’s existing cutting-edge BSF breeding and biological solutions. Importantly, for a market such as Europe – where GMO is still under discussion, this edited line can also be produced via traditional methods in accordance with the current European regulatory landscape. While BSF is the ultimate recycling machines made by nature, they require adaptation and optimization for large-scale production. Feeding the larvae relies on organic waste streams, a precious resource that can cost up to €40 per ton in some parts of Europe. As it stands, if a typical insect protein factory needs 15 tons of waste-based feedstuff to produce one ton of insect meal, it will pay up to €600 for the feed itself. Using FreezeM’s enhanced BSF-Titan line, the cost of the feed can be reduced to €450, and the increased larvae size will further reduce the production costs by shortening the cycle time and by reaching a higher protein yield. Read more>> FreezeM launches enhanced genetic line of Black Soldier Flies Humanativ, a joint venture between Devenish Nutrition and Mara Renewables Corporation, has partnered with Tanmiah Food Company to bring chicken naturally enriched with Omega-3 DHA to Saudi Arabia as part of a fresh new product line called Tanmiah Life. According to the company statement, the chicken is naturally enriched with Humanativ’s unique, sustainable, plant-based omega-3 DHA product called “OmegaPro” which enables food producers to naturally enrich meat and eggs through the animals’ diet. Derek Gaffney, CEO of Humanativ explains: “We are delighted to partner with Tanmiah to help bring omega-3 enriched chicken to the Middle East. Research shows that 80% of the world’s population is not getting the required levels of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) through their diet and our mission is to change that by making omega-3 more accessible through commonly eaten foods such as naturally enriched chicken and eggs. The birds are enriched with omega-3 DHA because their feed contains OmegaPro, our natural, plant-based product, that provides proven health benefits throughout the food chain.” Read more>> Humanativ supports Tanmiah to launch first omega-3 chicken
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