NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2026 93 The UK Edible Insect Association (UKEIA) and the International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed (IPIFF) agreed in principle to establish a formal strategic partnership aimed at strengthening international coordination across the insect sector. Together, the two organisations represent more than 100 industry players operating across over 15 countries, spanning applications in insects for food, feed, fertiliser, and the wider circular economy. According to a statement, the partnership will prioritise: Alignment of core sector messaging and international communications; coordination of global industry events to maximise participation and visibility; exchange of best practices across production, sustainability, and market development; Cooperation on science-based, proportionate, and innovation-enabling regulatory engagement. As regulatory frameworks continue to evolve globally, both organisations underline the importance of coordinated leadership among regional industry bodies to ensure clarity, credibility, and long-term investor confidence. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to responsible growth, scientific integrity, and pragmatic policy engagement, while fully preserving each organisation’s autonomy and governance independence. Read more>> Aviagen® Asia Pacific announced that Bounty Plus Inc. has entered into a new supply agreement to become the authorized distributor of Ross® genetic stock in the Philippines, marking a significant evolution in the long-standing relationship between the two companies. For nearly 15 years, Bounty has collaborated closely with Aviagen through the distribution and internal use of Indian River® Parent Stock and broilers. While Indian River initially supplied a modest portion of Bounty’s total requirements, confidence in the breed grew rapidly as Bounty and its customers gained experience with its performance. In recent years, Indian River has become the majority breed used within Bounty’s integrated operations and client network. Bounty will continue to distribute Indian River in the Philippines. According to the statement from Aviagen, the continued collaboration has given Bounty leadership’s deep insight into Aviagen’s balanced breeding philosophy and its focus on performance, welfare, and sustainability – priorities that align closely with Bounty’s own direction. Bounty has also gained first-hand exposure to the Ross 308 through its New Zealand subsidiary, Tegel Foods Ltd, which is a long-time Ross user known for delivering some of the best broiler performance globally, while maintaining excellent welfare outcomes. Larry Blackstone, Ross Brand Manager for Asia Pacific, added, “Ross has a new home in the Philippines now, and we couldn’t be more pleased to be strengthening our partnership with Bounty.” Read more>> Representatives of the insect sector join forces Bounty Plus expands Aviagen partnership with Ross genetics
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