SOUTH AFRICA – South African insect protein producer, Inseco, has raised US$5.3m in what is termed as the country’s largest…
Read MoreSouth Africa based insect protein processor Inseco raises US$5.3m in seed funding round
Tag: Insect nutrition
European Union approves Grasshopper as novel food for human consumption
EUROPE – Member States of the European Union have approved Grasshopper Locusta migratoria as novel food for human consumption. The decision follows the…
Read MoreEuropean insect sector bound for exponential growth following EU decision to greenlight use of insect proteins in poultry and pig feed
EUROPE – The European Union (EU) Commission has adopted the decision to amend the feed ban regulation, allowing the use of processed…
Read MoreEuropean Union allows commercialization of dried yellow mealworm
EUROPE – The European Union has approved the commercialization of of dried yellow mealworm and derived products across in its…
Read MoreValusect invests in 17 SMEs to bolster development of insect protein market in Northern Europe
EUROPE – ValuSect, a European insect production project, has announced that it will invest over US$572 million in supporting 17…
Read MoreBühler launches new malting equipment for small scale brewers
SWITZERLAND – Swiss food technology group, Bühler has launched new malting equipment specifically meant for small to mid-sized craft beer…
Read MoreAspire advances entomophagy in Canada with planned construction of new cricket protein facility
CANADA – America based insect company Aspire Food Group is set to build a new cricket protein facility in Canada…
Read MoreDemand for alternative proteins to foster growth of insect food and feed markets in 2021 – IPIFF
GLOBAL – The insect food and feed markets are forecast to grow this year as consumer preferences continue to shift…
Read MoreEU food safety authority approves yellow mealworms as safe for consumption
EUROPE – European citizens might soon have yellow mealworms at their plates following an approval by the European Food Safety…
Read MoreKenya ventures into lucrative edible insects market with publication of national standards
KENYA – Kenya has established the world’s first national standards regulating the production, handling and processing of insects for food…
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