Dear Readers,
Over the last year, there have been a number of remarkable developments in the alternative proteins industry, which have been closely followed by the animal nutrition industry. Particularly in insect farming, we see that scale-up investments have accelerated considerably and serious steps are being taken for industrial scale production. Investors’ interest in this industry is increasing day by day. On the other hand, governments continue to revise legislations to support the growth of the insect industry, especially due to environmental impact and sustainability concerns, while maintaining a distant approach. Research and trials conducted by industry members in partnership with independent organizations are expected to accelerate the acceptance of insect ingredients.
Another alternative protein branch, cell-based meat, is also experiencing interesting developments (although not as fast as the insect industry). One of the biggest global players in the animal nutrition industry has opened its first cell feed production facility. In its new facility, the company has started producing cell feed specially developed for the cultured meat industry. Although small batches are being produced for now, this is a very important step for the development of the cultured meat industry.
The use of cultured meat in animal nutrition seems to be limited to pet food for now. Pet food manufacturers are taking steps to experiment with this new protein source and continue to introduce new cultured meat-based pet food types to pet parents. In this issue, you will find news and articles on the potential use of cultured meat in pet food and developments in the industry.
However, there are some obstacles to the widespread use of cultured meat. In particular, there are regulatory restrictions on the production and consumption of cultured meat in some regions. This slows the development of the technology and limits the growth of the industry. There is also insufficient scientific data on the use of cultured meat in animal feed. Therefore, more research is needed on the effects and safety of cultured meat in animal nutrition.
In conclusion, we see that scientific data and research are key to the growth of all segments of the alternative protein market. In this long-range run, we will continue to share news, new scientific data and research studies on the development of the industry.
Hope to see you in the next issue…
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