New proteins

Demand for insects as a feed ingredient, both live and processed, grew after EU approval was given for the use of processed insect protein. Photo: Koos Groenewold

20-02-2023 | In-depth

Feed insects: Information key to consumer acceptance

Insect farming start-up tackles feed & food crises

06-02-2023 | Interview

Insect farming start-up tackles feed & food crises

The research showed that the enzymes had little impact on digestibility and performance. Photo: Ronald Hissink

27-01-2023 | Article

Seaweed as a novel protein source for broilers

Photo: Canva

24-01-2023 | News

New tech to make amaranth more attractive for feed producers

Rieks Smook, CEO Grassa

23-01-2023 | Interview

A new approach to grass unlocks its potential

Duckweed is an aquatic plant of the family Lemnaceae and is a rich source of protein and also contains cell wall materials. Photo: Canva

12-01-2023 | In-depth

Using slurry to grow duckweed

Photo: Canva

10-01-2023 | News

Hurdles remain for insect use in livestock feed

Scientists studied the composition and content of fatty acids in the larvae of the green blowfly Lucilia sericata grown on a standard feed from poultry waste and fed with the addition of camelina oil rich in alpha-linolenic acid. Photo: Canva

30-11-2022 | In-depth

Research: Feeding files camelina oil for a more nutritious larvae

Copra meal is a by-product from coconut meat following oil extraction with 20-25% protein levels, high fibre, and low essential amino acids concentration. Photo: Canva

25-11-2022 | In-depth

Plant-based and animal-derived proteins in swine diets

Photo: Canva

21-11-2022 | In-depth

Can insects provide the required protein in pet food?

UK’s largest feed supplier Vivergo faces shutdown

07-05 | Analysis

Vitamin markets see B3 stabilise after sharp drop and force majeure

07-05 | Analysis

Amino acids markets see stable lysine and methionine amid tariff shifts