Alternative Protein

With shrimp farming representing one of the fastest-growing sectors in aquaculture, the move is set to reduce reliance on wild-caught fish and conventional feed resources.

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.

By advancing insect protein production, OFM is looking to strengthen its market leadership and align with global trends in sustainable agriculture and circular economy practices.

BSFCON’s mission is to catalyse action by bringing together expertise from science, technology, and commerce to accelerate the adoption of BSF-based solutions worldwide.

Studies show that protein-enriched copra meal (PECM) can replace 80–100% of the soybean meal protein contribution in tilapia, milkfish, and shrimp diets

This clarification marks a turning point for hemp stakeholders, who have long struggled against the blanket assumption that all hemp contains cannabinoids such as THC and CBD, which can have psychoactive or drug-like effects.

Black Soldier Fly larvae are widely recognised for their ability to convert large volumes of organic waste into high-protein feed and nutrient-rich fertiliser.

If successful, the innovation could tap into local coal reserves while reducing the environmental impact of animal feed production.

The study compared a conventional salmon diet with a 4% ProteinX insect meal, replacing soy protein concentrate.

Protix’s proposed facility in South Korea would be twice the size of its current site in the Netherlands, upcycling up to 130,000 tons of food waste annually.