insects

Andrea Jagodic, Flybox co-founder and CEO: “Now, with the funding[...] we can push forward in our mission to facilitate sustainable farming practices and increase global food security by unlocking insect farming on a wider scale for farmers that desperately need solutions today.” Photo: FlyBox

21-08 | News

World’s first modular insect farm project underway

Hungarian scientists assessed the effects of 4% defatted silkworm meal incorporated into the diets of chickens at various growth stages. Photo: netple21

19-04 | News

Silkworms provide sustainable source of nutrition for broilers

Insect production from poultry manure can be increased through adding starch, enhancing growing conditions and selective breeding. Photo: James Tiono

17-03 | News

Study: Farming insects on poultry manure

Photo: Aspire

03-11-2022 | Article

New era for sustainable protein production

Insect protein is emerging as a potentially cost-effective source of protein. Photo: Minh Trí Nguyễn

07-06-2022 | News

Insects continue to draw interest as soya/fishmeal alternative

Mealworm production at Ynsect. Mealworms contain 72% protein and are highly digestible. Photo: Ynsect

14-04-2022 | News

Ÿnsect enters booming US chicken feed market

An insect diet could suit our hens better they seem to enjoy it and the nutritional and added health benefits are notable. Photo: Koos Groenewold

23-12-2021 | News

UK retailer replaces soya with insects to cut carbon footprint

The EU Commission will also re-authorise the use of insect-derived PAPs for pig and poultry feeds. Until now, only the use of insect oils has been allowed in animal feeds and insect protein in fishmeal. Photo: Bert Jansen

27-08-2021 | News

EU set to allow feeding of animal protein to non-ruminants

The EU Commission will also re-authorise the use of insect-derived PAPs for pig and poultry feeds. Until now, only the use of insect oils has been allowed in animal feeds and insect protein in fishmeal. Photo: Bert Jansen

27-08-2021 | News

EU set to allow feeding of animal protein to non-ruminants

The MoU aims to commercialise insect-based protein as a sustainable alternative food source for both animals and humans. Photo: Koos Groenewold

11-03-2021 | News

CP Foods and university sign MoU on insect-based protein