Protein & amino acids

Reports from the World Nutrition Forum in Cancun, Mexico

Aquaculture: Can we scale up novel feed raw materials in a sustainable way?

26-May-2023 By Jane Byrne

The aquaculture industry’s progress on sustainability relies on diversifying the types of ingredients it uses in its feed formulations but the drive to extend the raw material basket with novel inputs such as insect meals, single cell proteins and algal...

Feed additive market tracker: Methionine producers show caution; threonine and lysine production capacity push

25-May-2023 By Jane Byrne

The first quarter of 2023 brought some long-awaited, yet below average, feed additive replenishment buying; however, April was a weak month for global trade flows in the sector, finds a report from Kemiex.

Ÿnsect shores up its pet food market development strategy with dedicated range

17-May-2023 By Jane Byrne

French mealworm ingredient producer, Ÿnsect, recently launched Sprÿng, a B2B2C brand for the pet food market.

AI to improve insect farming efficiency

09-May-2023 By Michelle Perrett

Farmers can improve efficiency and life expectancy in insect farming with a better understanding of insect behavior and needs through using artificial intelligence (AI), the co-founder of a Singapore-based start-up has revealed.

Study sees performance benefits in insect-fed hens

08-May-2023 By Michelle Perrett

Insect-fed hens lay more eggs and live for longer, research from Cambridge-based agritech startup, Better Origin, has revealed.

Sumitomo Corporation to distribute Nutrition Technologies' products in Japanese market

08-May-2023 By Michelle Perrett

The market for insect meal is 'massive' if the product can be produced at the right price, the co-founder and co-ceo of Malaysia-based BSF ingredient producer, Nutrition Technologies, told this site.

MarinTrust launches consultation on upgrade of its factory standard

05-May-2023 By Jane Byrne

MarinTrust, the program dedicated to marine ingredient production factories, allowing them to gain recognition for their sourcing and production of marine ingredients globally, is launching an open public consultation on the revision of its Factory Standard.

Green Plains continues transformation journey as it registers record protein production volumes

05-May-2023 By Jane Byrne

Green Plains sold 52,000 tons of its feed ingredient, Ultra-High Protein, in the first quarter of the year, an increase of 40,000 tons over the same period in 2022, according to its Q1 2023 financial results.

Arbiom: Single cell protein performs well in dog food, aqua feed still on radar

05-May-2023 By Jane Byrne

Protein innovator, Arbiom, says aquaculture is still a target market for the company, as it releases the results of a new scientific study evaluating the effectiveness of its alt protein ingredient, SylPro, in pet food.

Initiative backed by Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Waitrose delivers first 42,000 tons of deforestation free soy from Brazil

04-May-2023 By Jane Byrne

A program funded by UK supermarkets - Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Waitrose – has delivered 42,400 tons of verified deforestation and conversion free (DCF) soy into the supply chain from 32 participating farms located in the Cerrado region of Brazil.

Renewable diesel demand: Are the considerable investments in US soy crush production capacity at risk?

03-May-2023 By Jane Byrne

As industry experts warn that some US soy crush expansion projects could be put in jeopardy by EPA proposals, ADM confirms its soybean crushing plant in Spiritwood, North Dakota, is set to come on stream in Q3 2023.

The Long Read

Disease management in aquaculture: ‘It is about tipping the balance in favor of the animal’

26-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

The prevalence of infectious diseases in the aquaculture industry requires a multi-pronged approach to control; the experts agree there is no one silver bullet in terms of managing health and welfare in fish and shrimp farming.

Insect protein: Innovafeed expands production site in France

24-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

French insect protein producer, Innovafeed, has completed the expansion of its Nesle factory in the Somme region of France.

Tree to feed project to evaluate protein in rainbow trout

21-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

Swedish biotech, Cirkulär, is teaming with Sylvamo in a feed protein trial at the paper company’s mill in Nymolla, Sweden.

EU parliament adopts deforestation-free commodities law

20-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

The EU parliament has formally approved the deforestation-free commodities regulation, first put forward by the EU Commission in November 2021.

Finnish protein innovator eniferBio raises €11m from investors

19-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

Finland based startup, eniferBio, has generated €11m (US$12.05m) in a series A funding round, led by Dutch aquaculture investment fund, Aqua-Spark, with Tesi, Valio, Voima Ventures and Nordic Foodtech VC also participating.

Leeds University and Entocycle to investigate the safety and efficacy of feeding insects pig manure

19-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

UK insect production technology provider, Entocycle, is collaborating with Leeds University on a project to advance research into the use of pig manure as a rearing substrate for insects.

Focus on pet and human food for Ÿnsect as it sheds jobs, shuts Dutch facility

18-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

French insect-based ingredients producer, Ÿnsect, is to increase its focus on high-margin markets like pet food and human consumption. It is also closing a production plant in the Netherlands and letting around 20% of its staff go.

Microbial protein startup triumphs in 2023 BNEF Pioneers competition

18-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

MicroHarvest has been selected as a winner in the 2023 BloombergNEF (BNEF) Pioneers awards, which recognize early-stage companies working to introduce technologies and products that can push the world to a net-zero global economy.

After aquaculture success, Corbion looks to expand algae footprint in pet food

14-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

Corbion sees continued growth in the aquaculture sector but also opportunities in pet food and human nutrition for its algae-based omega-3 product, AlgaPrime DHA.

US food to feed processor Do Good Foods secures more retail partners, looks to expand operationally

13-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

US based Do Good Foods, which uses a closed-loop system that connects with retailers to upcycle grocery surplus food into animal feed, is expanding operations.

Botaneco: 'Our technology unlocks new value for canola and aquaculture'

11-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

How can a conventional oilseed be processed in a way that it delivers more valuable co-products? A Canadian company claims to have the answer.

Fera to carry out research project on use of novel substrates for rearing insects

04-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

Fera Science Ltd is to lead a research project for the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) that will investigate what the risks are from using novel, currently non-approved waste substrates to rear insects such as the Black soldier fly (BSF) and yellow mealworm....

Evonik revamps animal nutrition operating structure, looks to shed 200 jobs

03-Apr-2023 By Jane Byrne

German specialty chemicals business, Evonik, is separating its amino acids and specialties businesses into two distinct operating models; it says the move will allow it to adapt to market dynamics, ensuring competitiveness and enabling further profitable...

Two enzymes and an L-arginine source secure EU approvals

29-Mar-2023 By Jane Byrne

Several feed additives were granted EU marketing authorization this month.

Saudi Industrial Investment Group to invest US$70m in Unibio

28-Mar-2023 By Jane Byrne

The Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG), one of the first privately owned petrochemical companies in Saudi Arabia, is ploughing around US$70m into Unibio.

UK feed trade group hails potential of plant gene editing law

27-Mar-2023 By Jane Byrne

The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act passed into law last week in England.

Feed additive market tracker: Vitamin and amino acid suppliers await recovery in animal, human nutrition sectors

24-Mar-2023 By Jane Byrne

Price levels for most vitamins have seen a drop over the past few months.

Ÿnsect teams up with Marubeni to enter Japanese market

16-Mar-2023 By Jane Byrne

Japanese company, Marubeni, has signed an agreement with French insect producer, Ÿnsect, to collaborate on ways to integrate its insect protein into feed for farmed fish in Japan.

Corteva and Bunge team up to develop amino acid enhanced soybeans

10-Mar-2023 By Jane Byrne

Corteva and Bunge are looking to boost the nutrition profile of soybean meal for the animal feed industry, notably poultry, swine, and aqua feed.

Global feed protein trends: It is time to put your questions to the experts

16-Feb-2023 By Jane Byrne

As the world’s demand for plant oils and protein continues to increase and outstrip production at an unprecedented pace, yield alone will no longer be sufficient to sustainably meet that demand, innovation to increase protein levels in plants and develop...

Feed additive market tracker: ‘A lot is riding on China’s re-opening with hopes growing for a better-than-expected global economy’

16-Feb-2023 By Jane Byrne

Markets are monitoring upward price signals of vitamin B6 and B3, as well as sluggish price activity for vitamins B12 and calcium pantothenate or vitamin B5.

Blue economy impact fund adds €30m to its war chest

14-Feb-2023 By Jane Byrne

The Ocean 14 Capital fund, focusing exclusively on the multi-trillion-dollar ‘blue economy’, has received an investment of €30m (US$32.1m) from Ingka Investments, one of the three core businesses of Ingka Group, the largest owner and operator of IKEA...

How did PFAS contaminate the organic egg supply chain? Feed suppliers weigh in

06-Feb-2023 By Flora Southey

It has been suggested the so-called forever chemicals identified in Danish organic eggs originated from fishmeal, which is used as an ingredient in chicken feed. Suppliers are taking the issue ‘very seriously’, FoodNavigator understands.

Evonik invests €25m in methionine intermediates plant upgrade in Germany

31-Jan-2023 By Jane Byrne

Specialty chemicals producer says investment will safeguard long-term supply of MMP to its European methionine production hub.

Entocycle secures $5m Series A to license insect farm technology globally

31-Jan-2023 By Jane Byrne

UK based insect technology company, Entocycle, has raised $5m in a Series A investment round led by Climentum Capital, a climate-tech venture capital firm based out of Copenhagen, Berlin, and Stockholm.

Children at risk as ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS identified in organic eggs

27-Jan-2023 By Flora Southey

Fresh research out of Denmark has identified the presence of environmental contaminant PFAS in organic eggs sourced from chicken farms all over the country. The risk for children ‘is noticeable’, according to associate professor Kit Granby from the DTU...

ADM posts record profits, navigates lower lysine prices, and sees robust demand for meal and soy oil

27-Jan-2023 By Jane Byrne

As ADM reports record profits, it flags headwinds in relation to its animal nutrition business for 2023 due to the impacts of weaker margins in amino acids and recovery in the global supply of lysine.

Environmental campaigners claim green bonds issued by JBS were misleading

19-Jan-2023 By Jane Byrne

Environmental advocacy group, Mighty Earth, is calling for a full investigation into ‘green bonds’ issued by meat giant, JBS. It has lodged a complaint with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the Brazilian company.

Finnish insect startup getting ready to scale up production

18-Jan-2023 By Jane Byrne

Insect ingredient producer, Volare, a spinoff from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, is set to build its first industrial scale plant.

MarinTrust launches public consultation

12-Jan-2023 By Jane Byrne

MarinTrust is inviting feedback from stakeholders as it evaluates the effectiveness and impacts of its review system for its program aimed at improving the global responsibility of the sourcing and production of marine ingredients.

Local heroes: How do faba beans, rapeseed products and grass derived protein stack up against soybean meal?

12-Jan-2023 By Jane Byrne

Local protein sources can substitute imported protein for growing-finishing pigs, and by doing so the carbon footprint of the feed is reduced, finds a Danish study.

Novus acquires Agrivida, looks to develop new feed additives

11-Jan-2023 By Jane Byrne

Novus International has acquired biotech company Agrivida Inc. The deal gives the US animal health and nutrition company ownership of Agrivida's INTERIUS technology, which is designed to embed feed additives inside grain.

China’s soybean imports expected to slow down and eventually decline through 2030

09-Jan-2023 By Jane Byrne

China will reduce the amount of soybeans it imports over the next seven years, in progressive fashion, due to slower livestock production growth, continuous improvement in farming practices, and widespread adoption of a low-soymeal inclusion ratio in...

Protenga gets funding boost from The Yield Lab Asia Pacific

05-Jan-2023 By Jane Byrne

The Yield Lab Asia Pacific is the latest investor in Asian insect ingredient developer, Protenga. The Singapore-based company’s most recent funding round also saw participation from SEEDS Capital and JBI Innovations.

German market robust but fall off in demand for non-GMO meal in other European countries

16-Dec-2022 By Jane Byrne

The market for non-GMO milk and food of animal origin is still strong in Germany, but demand has fallen off in other European countries, according to a report.

Ÿnsect set to expand internationally, building new factories in the US and Mexico

14-Dec-2022 By Jane Byrne

Ÿnsect has inked two major agreements for new facility builds: one in the US with Ardent Mills and another in Mexico with Corporativo Kosmos, a food service business.

Study: Larvae has potential to benefit broiler welfare and increase productivity

12-Dec-2022 By Jane Byrne

Scattering dried or live larvae stimulates broiler foraging behavior long-term, finds recently published research.

US senators call on FDA to give livestock farmers the tools to cut methane emissions, but what nutritional approaches are effective?

12-Dec-2022 By Jane Byrne

Last week saw US senator, Tammy Baldwin, lead a bipartisan group of colleagues in a letter to the US FDA encouraging the agency to review the role that feed additives play in achieving the Biden Administration’s goal of halving economy-wide GHGs by 2030...

Ecuador and Latin America to continue to drive farmed shrimp supply in 2023

09-Dec-2022 By Jane Byrne

Ecuador became the world’s largest exporter and producer of shrimp in 2022, overtaking India as an exporter and China as a producer, according to Rabobank’s Global Animal Protein Outlook 2023.