A defining feature of the Cosmocat Liquid Treats range is the use of black soldier fly-derived protein, marketed by the company as E-protein.
The initiative is addressing feed shortages and high production costs, including research into alternative feed sources such as black soldier fly larvae, and is supporting sustainable growth.
The first large-scale commercial use of black soldier fly larvae aims to boost fish health and sustainability.
Black Soldier Fly larvae have a high protein content, ranging from 37% to 50% on a dry matter basis, making BSFL a sustainable protein source for livestock, poultry, and fish.
The trial processed 0.3 tonnes of feed containing 50% fish-processing by-products and produced approximately 90kg of MaxBSF™ larvae.
The plan will close safety and regulatory gaps that could otherwise slow the wider adoption of insect-based ingredients in animal feed.
The collaboration will cover fish feed, fingerlings, fish by-products for livestock feed, organic farming, capacity building and commercialisation of research innovations.
The development signals a shift from insect-feed pilots to integrated commercial-scale production.
Market size expected to reach $58.71 billion by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate of 8.9%
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