A report on a new Cargill premix plant, a piece on likely insect protein production output by 2030, stories on new protein developments, along with news about PAP legislation in the EU were some of the most shared articles on social media sites this year
Projects aimed at improving the feeding of broilers during and after a coccidiosis challenge through the use of functional amino acids and understanding the contribution of the gut microbiota to mucosal immunity in poultry have secured an industry research...
Larvae such as those of the black solider fly (BSF) can form a key link in circular agriculture. They grow well on unused waste streams such as catering waste or pig manure, according to findings of research done at Wageningen Livestock Research.
The UK government should work more closely with farmers and agri-supply businesses on new and revised legislation, to avoid unnecessary shocks to trade, says the CEO of the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC).
The inclusion of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) in feed for pigs reduced the relative abundance of Lactobacillus in the colon, but did not affect the animal’s overall performance, finds a Norwegian study.
A study led by Singaporean insect meal producer, Nutrition Technologies, found performance gains from partial substitution of fishmeal with BSF meal in shrimp diets.
The funding from that strategic investor is part of an initial unpriced round to support Entoprotech’s R&D and business development plans in the next 12 months and will be part of a $30m Series A round planned towards Q4 2022.
Pet food and aquaculture will undoubtedly remain very important markets for European insect protein producers but the lifting of the ban on the use of animal PAPs in pig and poultry feed represents a huge step forward for the sector, says an insider.
Producers in the UK deserve the same opportunities as their counterparts in the EU, says the NPA; it was reacting to the formal adoption this month by the EU Commission of an amendment to the EU feed bank regulation, relaxing the rules on the use of PAPs...
Norwegian research institute, Nofima, has launched the Millennial Salmon Project with partners with the aim of advancing the development of sustainable feed ingredients for farmed salmon diets.
