NEWS 8 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2024 Nasekomo, one of the leading biotech innovators dedicated to advancing the insect industry, announced an upgrade to its neonate delivery service for Hermetia illucens (black soldier fly, BSF) newborn larvae. The company points out that this enhancement introduces a groundbreaking suspension technology, significantly improving the efficiency and reliability of insect-based protein production. “The extended suspension of the newborn larvae was a testament to the innovative efforts of Nasekomo's R&D department,” says Bartosz Grodzki, Head of the Nasekomo Multiplication Center, underlining that the company is deeply committed to scientific research. “We've always prioritized a deep understanding of the biology of our insects, which is fundamental in creating solutions that meet the needs of the growing insect industry. The more we explore the biological intricacies of Hermetia illucens' life cycle, the more complexity we uncover, but we also see a wealth of new opportunities," adds Grodzki. Nasekomo states that as the insect bioconversion industry evolves, with companies specializing in different stages of the process, it has consistently provided high-quality neonate delivery services, thereby supporting the growth of the insect industry. “The complexity and specialized knowledge required for each stage are driving the industry towards a more specialized and segmented approach” explains the Co-founder of Nasekomo Marc Bolard. According to him, outsourcing the breeding stage reduces operational costs and allows producers to focus on rearing and processing. Read more>> Nasekomo improves insect protein production efficiency with new suspension technology One of the leading innovators in health, nutrition, and beauty, dsm-firmenich expanded Sustell™, its life cycle assessment (LCA) platform for animal protein, to meet the environmental footprinting needs of the beef industry. Sustell™ now empowers beef producers to measure and understand the full environmental footprint of their operations, enabling targeted reduction programs that are both cost-effective and tied to genuine sustainability improvement. Sustell™ for beef encompasses all stages of beef production, including cow/calf operations for breeding and growing stages for replacement and beef cattle. It covers feedlot, housed, and pasture, range, and paddock production systems. According to dsm-firmenich’s statement, developed in cooperation with experts such as the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa), Sustell™ for beef adheres to the most up-to-date standards, including the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2019 guidelines, ensuring robust and credible assessments. With this new development, Sustell™ offers customized environmental footprinting for feed, aquaculture, poultry, swine, dairy and beef production, enabling companies in the value chain to take control of their sustainability data, meet reporting requirements and unlock new business opportunities. Read more>> dsm-firmenich expands Sustell into beef industry
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