INTERVIEW 58 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE January 2025 In September 2023, Swiss technology group Bühler and NRGene Technologies Ltd, a genomics company, announced their strategic collaboration in the field of Black Soldier Fly genetics and processing. This strategic collaboration took on a new dimension about a year later with the opening of the North American Insect Center (NAIC) in Canada. According to Bühler and NRGene Canada, the NAIC represents a significant leap forward in insect protein production and optimisation, aiming to pave the way for a more sustainable protein market. With environmental concerns on the rise and with sustainable production becoming more essential than ever, alternative protein sources for both food and feed, especially insects, are becoming increasingly important. Therefore, NAIC, established by the partnership of these two companies which stand out with their noteworthy solutions for the insect industry, looks like it will serve as a laboratory for research and development, training and production optimisation for the sector, which is rapidly moving towards industrialisation. Dr. Gil Ronen, CEO and Co-Founder of NRGene: “Through our partnership with Bühler and the establishment of the North American Insect Center, we are advancing the insect-based protein industry and contributing to a more resilient food system. As the demand for alternative protein grows, this collaboration combines cutting-edge genetics and technology to drive innovation, enabling significant advancements and unlocking opportunities for scalable, efficient production.” BÜHLER & NRGene CANADA PARTNERSHIP RESHAPES THE INSECT-BASED PROTEIN INDUSTRY
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