This is a memorable milestone! This is a breakthrough in the field of circular agriculture!
On 7 September 2021, the European Commission approved the use of insect protein in poultry and pig feed. After that, the EU will also immediately open two animal feed markets, which account for about 65% of the EU's compound feed production, and it is expected that feed production will also increase the demand for insects.
Black water fly, Source: Network
In fact, on August 18 this year, the European Union passed a decision to amend the ban on the use of PAP (animal protein) in pig and poultry feed, allowing the use of PAP (processed animal protein) in pig and poultry feed. Based on the scientific advice of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the decision was made in April 2021 after approval by the European Parliament and the Council and the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCOPAFF).
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="5" >01 Why feed insect ingredients to pigs and poultry? </h1>
Insects are a natural food for poultry and pigs, bringing nutrition to poultry and pigs, creating healthy, welfare and sustainable food, and enhancing the sustainable development of ecosystems.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="7" >) Insects can improve the sustainability of animal feed</h1>
Soybean Harvest, Source: Network
Fishermen fishing, source: network
The EU's approval of the addition of insect powder to poultry and pig feed has helped reduce reliance on proteins obtained through deforestation and overfishing. Currently, most feed is made from soybeans, which are one of the main causes of deforestation in the world. Piglets also feed on fishmeal, which not only encourages overfishing, but also further disrupts the balance of natural ecosystems and biodiversity.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="12" >2) Insects are part of the natural diet of livestock and poultry</h1>
In addition to environmental benefits, insects are also very beneficial to biological health, as eating insects is part of the innate diet of livestock and poultry.
Source: PROTIX official website
There are many ways for poultry to obtain natural nutrition, with eating insects accounting for 10% of all nutrient sources, and for some poultry, such as turkeys, it is as high as 50%. For chickens, eating insects can reduce pathogens and improve stress resistance. For piglets, feeding insects is beneficial to improve the physical condition of piglets during the weaning stage and make piglets live healthier.
Therefore, the inclusion of insects, such as black water flies, mealworms, etc., in pig and poultry feed can not only improve the welfare of animals, but also improve the nutritional value of the pork and chicken we eat.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="17" >02 See what the big coffee says? </h1>
Jan Huitema, a member of the European Parliament, said: "Insects play an important role in the process of creating circular food systems because of their ability to convert waste into high-quality animal feed. I am glad that after many years the understanding of insects has deepened significantly, and insect proteins have finally been approved for use in animal feed. In this way, Europe will be less dependent on imported feed and the environmental impact of raising livestock will be significantly reduced. ”
Protix was the first company in the world to be able to produce insect raw materials on an industrial scale. Close collaboration with innovative companies such as Coppens Diervoeding and Agrifirm has accelerated the development of the insect raw materials market. Hendrik de Vor, CEO of Coppens Diervoeding, said: "Insect protein is a high-quality, nutritious and sustainable protein that brings many benefits to us in creating truly high-quality animal feed and contributes to the sustainability of livestock farming. ”
Dick Hordijk, CEO of Royal Dutch Agricultural Group, said: "Insect feedstock is an important factor in achieving sustainable poultry farming, which will help us source more products locally with less carbon footprint and reduce carbon consumption. ”
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="22" >03 Insects have revolutionized the way we feed the world today – sustainable development</h1>
Sustainability is a means, not an end. The goal is a world with infinite perspectives, where we can all live happy and abundant lives. Although we are not moving in that direction now, we will achieve this through sustainable solutions, actions and regulations.
One of the most important solutions is our food. The good food we eat and the water drinks we drink every day, sometimes to meet basic life needs, sometimes to make the body healthier, sometimes to enhance our feelings and experiences of the good life, for no other complicated reason, simply because we need it.
Protein is an important part of this. Protein is the building block that builds our body's muscles, health, and immune system. Worldwide, protein is produced through activities such as growing crops, raising animals and catching fish. But this is becoming more and more difficult. Marine life is being overfished, and the area of land on which we grow crops is decreasing. At the same time, we should reduce the damage to nature, do a good job of returning farmland to land and forests, and increase the diversity of organisms rather than decrease.
Insect protein is a good alternative protein, and insects will completely change the way we feed the world today.
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