Insects in feed: Sector ready to upscale

Growing insects for feed is a sector that has grown rapidly in recent years and is ready to scale up production. Producing insects could contribute to a more sustainable food chain. Insects, which can be reared on organic residual flows, are used in feed as an alternative protein source. Despite their many benefits, the sector seems to be on hold due to restrictions in legislation. Since July 2017, when using insect proteins in aqua feed was authorised in Europe, more than 5,000 tonnes of insec