New proteins

It is argued that nutritious protein sources from plants, seaweeds, insects, fermentation and cultured meat offer sustainable alternatives to animal consumption. Photo: Canva

14-11-2024 | News

Alternative proteins and the future of sustainable food production

The genetic sequencing of the grass pea – nearly twice the size of the human genome. Photo: Canva

05-11-2024 | News

Updated genome sequence of the grass pea

The Iranian feed industry has been grappling with persistent feedstuff shortages in recent years. Photo: Canva

31-10-2024 | News

Iranian firm starts producing single-cell protein from methanol and petroleum compounds

Senior ecosystem scientist Dr Eliza Capuzzo says upscaling of the fledgling industry is hindered by multiple issues. Photo: Canva

26-09-2024 | News

Seaweed industry in UK and Europe face upscaling challenges

Microbial feed protein is expected to become a viable alternative to fishmeal and soybean meal protein in Russia, Photo: Canva

29-08-2024 | News

A gas-to-feed protein plant is commissioned in Russia

Photo: AFFIA

27-08-2024 | Article

Insect potential explored during the 5th IFW conference

There are several barriers holding back insects-for-feed production such as the lack of legislation and the need for more research. Photo: Willem Schouten

31-07-2024 | Article

Insects-for-feed production in Africa

Of the chemical analytes screened for in the study, a total of 101 were found in the larvae, of which the majority (58) were metals. Photo: Canva

30-07-2024 | News

Assessing safety of non-permitted waste streams for rearing insects for feed

Singapore is keen to explore more sustainable food sources and insects require much less land, water and feed compared to traditional livestock and they produce fewer carbon emissions, too. Photo: Canva

23-07-2024 | News

Europe at odds on insect consumption as Singapore leads the way

Insect farming has become the fastest-growing sustainable protein production sector in the EU amongst other emerging industries. Photo: Shutterstock

12-07-2024 | News

EU funding opportunities for the insect farming sector

World’s first trout raised on insect protein hits Finnish shelves

Early post-weaning feed intake key to pig growth and immunity

14-04 | Research

Optimising dairy diets: Impact on milk production and rumen function