A multidisciplinary research team studied the effects of alternative feed protein sources on the animal's small intestine, using ‘mini-guts’ or organoids, as an alternative for animal tissue.
We track the stories that got you clicking during the lazy, hazy summer days of August. There was a big focus on sustainability drivers in the Top 10 most read pieces that month.
Campden BRI has begun working with a team of experts to enhance the use of mealworm derived protein in feed to move the UK’s fish and poultry production towards a more sustainable future.
Investment in new biorefineries and optimization of cultivation practices, along with securing 500,000 hectares of grassland, are some of the steps needed for Denmark to completely replace imported soybean with home-grown grass protein for animal feed,...
UK agriculture and environmental consultancy, ADAS, is carrying out an online survey to collect evidence and perspectives of relevant stakeholders across the insect supply chain on current insect production and the barriers and opportunities of scaling...
California-headquartered single cell protein producer, Calysta, has chosen to build its first commercial-scale facility, through its alliance with the Bluestar Adisseo Company, in Chongqing’s Changshou district in China.
This week saw Danish fish feed group, BioMar, release its sustainability report for 2019, highlighting its high use of trimmings and novel ingredients has enabled it to achieve a five-year average of 1:1 or below Forage Fish Dependency Ratio for its raw...
French insect feed producer, Agronutris, has bolstered its strategic partnership with Bühler in its bid to get to commercial-scale production. Its first industrial plant is scheduled to be up and running in the last quarter of 2021.
Ten Nordic startups will begin a four-month acceleration program in June at FAN Nordic Hub led by VTT working with experts to connect with partners, clients and investors across Europe.
Norwegian cooperative, Salmon Group, is engaging with local start-up, Metapod, to pave the way for the use of a new, locally produced protein source - grasshopper derived meal – in its feed.
While it is known toxic heavy metal content of insect products should be monitored, Polish researchers, in a new paper, say attention should also be paid to bioaccumulation of non-essential elements.
