The plan will close safety and regulatory gaps that could otherwise slow the wider adoption of insect-based ingredients in animal feed.
The development signals a shift from insect-feed pilots to integrated commercial-scale production.
The facility will separate fresh grass into a protein-rich juice stream and a fibre-rich press cake.
Companies can access nearly 16,000 tonnes of the country’s stored protein feed reserves from September 1, 2026, through February 2027.
The aim is to produce around 400-500 tons from mid-next year onward to seed the market and support customer trials.
The project will repurpose a 463,503-square-foot fermentation facility at ADM’s Clinton complex.
The research could support new applications in aquaculture and agriculture.
The farm has 15 ponds and produces about 100,000 fish a year
The current decisions show the commitment moving from a technology provider to become an actual market player in protein supply for fish feed, animal feed and petfood.
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