In recent years, growing concerns around the sustainability and environmental impact of conventional protein sources, combined with the need to secure sufficient protein supply to meet the increasing demand in a growing global population have driven significant interest in alternative proteins.

When it comes to animal feed, one protein source attracting great scientific and commercial interest is insect protein. Insects offer a combination of nutritional quality, production efficiency and environmental sustainability that sets them apart from other alternatives. From a nutritional standpoint, insects are a rich source of high-quality and digestible protein. From a production standpoint, insects are efficient converters of organic matter that require less land, water and feed than conventional livestock to produce an equivalent unit of protein.