PROteINSECT: EU backed insect in animal feed project

A European Union funded project PROteINSECT aims to change our views about using flies as a source of protein feed for pigs and poultry, but also for human consumption, which is prohibited in Europe. With almost €3m from the European Commission’s Seventh Framework Programme for research, PROteINSECT wants to provide research that proves the efficacy and safety of insect protein to be used in animal feed. At the moment, insect protein is only allowed in fish or shellfish feed in Europe.