This investment uptick reveals the value placed on novel farming systems throughout the supply chain. Investors see insect farming as the means to meet demand for "high-quality, low-environmental impact foods".
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“Beta Hatch’s approach to industrializing insects will provide a stable and steady food source in a variety of markets, while injecting capital investment into rural communities," says Tim Hassler, Managing Director, Lewis & Clark AgriFood.
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The science is clear: "Up to 80 per cent of insect mass typically produced as food is edible, versus 55 per cent for chicken and pigs, and 40 per cent for beef". With animal food demand poised to rise >80% by 2050, insects are an ideal feed solution.
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Insects have great potential to disrupt costly, unpredictable, and environmentally unsustainable animal feed supply chains. Quantifying insects' benefits is hugely valuable to drive consumer excitement and push new regulatory approvals.
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How can automation in #insectagriculture improve outcomes and reduce costs? Learn about solutions like automated crate handling & storage solutions with NACIA member Viscon group next Wed. 6/23 at 10am ET (New York). https://t.co/TR1QlSKGoi
The University of Cambridge recently published this piece asserting that radical changes to the food system are needed to safeguard our food supply. They site insect farms as playing a key role in future-proofing our food.
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We're thrilled to see mealworms approved for human consumption in the EU. We also think mealworms as an animal feed ingredient is a highly impactful and approachable first step. #sustainability#sustainablefood#futurefood#insectprotein
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