See on Scoop.it – Protein Alternatives: Insects as Mini-Livestock
Keys to understand the still very unlikely Insects’ single market The demand for food is growing, in parallel to the increase in the global population and the expansion of the middle class in emerging economic and demographic potencies. As a result of that, meat consumpti�
"More than 80% of the protein sources required for livestock rearing in the EU, such as soya and fish meal, are imported from non-EU countries. This is problematic, as it can lead to market fluctuations and price rises in the final products. The incorporation of insects in animal feed would reduce the dependency of the EU upon external protein sources to feed its livestock. However, this is not contemplated by EU law (with the exception of its usage for fish or shellfish feed).
The EU is exploring new possibilities, and has financed a research project that aims to facilitate the use of insects as an alternative source of protein for animal feed. The project is calledPROteINSECT and it will focus on producing two species of fly larvae for fish, chicken and pig feeding, alongside safety and quality checks. Ironically, these animals would naturally consume flies and other insects, which are banned on European farms."
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