Tag: sustainable protein source
Converting residual streams into protein accurately and reliably
Various initiatives, such as applying digital farming strategies, the development of fermentation-based and cell-based protein or incorporating insects in animal and human food are...
European insect sector is committed to providing innovative and sustainable solutions
In synergy with other EU agri-food sectors and stakeholders, the European insect sector is committed to providing innovative and sustainable solutions which should contribute...
Insects, a sustainable protein for a growing market
The livestock feed industry is facing the challenge of sustainability in the midst of a complex context marked by climate change, the energy crisis...
Mealworms for premium quality, nutrient rich and sustainable pet food
Mealworm proteins are rich in all essential amino acids (except for methionine and taurine) while also naturally supplying significant amounts of fats, vitamins, natural...
Insect protein – A sustainable alternative
Protein is an essential building block of animal feed. Yet many of the common sources of protein cause global warming, water shortages, deforestation and...
Unlocking the real value of insect meal
Instead of taking simplistic view which insists on the use of insect meal as a fish meal replacement and focusing on the similarity between...
Creating circular economy for animal feed with insects
BSF is a proven high-nutrition feed source for agricultural applications. There are challenges the industry faces in getting this excellent product into feed. Current...
EU policy and insect alternative protein, panacea or chimaera?
Insect farming is not necessarily compatible with a more sustainable food system. It raises new animal welfare issues and, as an industry, it is...
New single-cell alternative protein: Proton™
Animal feed production and transportation significantly contribute to the carbon footprint of the agriculture industry, which is intensive in terms of land, water and...
