NEWS 14 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2023 Lithuanian insect producer Divaks selected the Swiss technology group Bühler to build its first commercial-scale yellow mealworm plant. Scheduled to go into operation in 2025, the plant will produce up to 15,000 tonnes of sustainable insect-derived products annually. Bühler will be responsible for planning and executing the plant as well as providing solutions for the entire supply chain. Following the establishment of its pilot facility in May 2022, Divaks has now taken a major step towards its first industrial-scale yellow mealworm plant. Divaks’ site, which is located in Lithuania’s Marijampolė Free Economic Zone, spans an area of 10,000 square meters. Encouraged by the opportunities in this market, the company expects to double its production in the new facility by 2030. In the new plant, Divaks will produce yellow mealworm (scientifically known as Tenebrio molitor), which is an environmentally friendly, nutritious protein source that can be used in applications including meat alternatives, sports nutrition, snacks, and confectionery as well as premium pet food. The residue from mealworm production (or insect frass) will be utilized as organic fertilizer, as it contributes to healthier soils, fostering a circular economy approach. Divaks has selected Bühler as the technology provider for the plant. Bühler will be responsible for all process technology, which will include feedstock preparation to provide safe, palatable, and nourishing feed to the larvae and a fully automated larvae growth system with sophisticated climate control. Furthermore, Bühler will provide the processing line to transform the harvested larvae into textured insect proteins (TIP), insect protein concentrates (IPC), and other specialized food ingredients. Read more>> Divaks agrees with Bühler to build its first industrial-scale yellow mealworm plant As global leaders gather for COP28 in Dubai, a new analysis of emissions data from 20 of the largest listed meat and dairy firms showed that disclosed emissions are still rising year-on-year. Livestock is estimated to be responsible for around 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The analysis from the $70 trillion-backed FAIRR investor network showed absolute emissions disclosed by 20 of the world’s largest (by value) meat and dairy producers rose 3.28% between 2022 and 2023. This group includes firms like Hormel Foods (US) and New Hope Liuhe (China), suppliers to household names such as Walmart and McDonald’s, respectively. According to the the FAIRR Initiative's statement, some of the 20 firms saw disclosed emissions fall this year, including Tyson Foods (US) and Danone (FR), but progress was negated by rises from other meat and dairy giants. The analysis of the 20 firms shows varying levels of climate commitment and disclosure. In total, 4 of the 20 firms have set net zero targets approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).- On disclosure, 40% of the 20 companies (8 firms) now publicly report Scope 3 emissions (i.e., emissions from the supply chain such as those from animal feed production), with US-operating Tyson Foods and WH Group (owners of Smithfield Foods) disclosing all scopes for the first time this year. The data comes from the release of the sixth annuMeat and dairy giants fail to reduce emissions
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