EU law must adapt to allow insects in livestock production

There is growing global interest in the use of insects as an alternative source of protein in animal feed. PROteINSECT an EU-funded project co-ordinated in the UK by FERA (The Food and Environment Research Agency) is working hard to make changes within the current legislation. Current European legislation however represents a barrier to the development of large-scale production processes. Food security concerns have highlighted a need to find more sustainable sources of protein for use in anim