#Act4 FarmAnimals On 17 August 2021, the European Commission adopted the decision to amend the feed ban regulation, allowing insect-derived protein in pig and poultry feed. While the European Commission announced it as a step “in our journey towards more sustainable feed chain”, Eurogroup for Animals believes this decision could lead to false solutions and distract from the urgent need to transform into sustainable food systems. Eurogroup for Animals condemns the authorisation of insect-protein in pig and poultry feed 20 August 2021
#Act4 FarmAnimals Eurogroup for Animals have responded to the European Commission’s proposal to allow the use of insect protein and non ruminant-protein in poultry and pig feed. Eurogroup for Animals recommends the European Commission to not authorise the use of insects for feed 6 April 2021
#Act4 FarmAnimals The bugs-as-protein industry continues to grow. Eating bugs? Not a bad idea if you can get past the ‘yuck’ factor, experts say 24 February 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals A mealworm production facility will be built in the Netherlands as an alternative option for livestock farmers. Mealworm production facility to be built in the Netherlands 28 August 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals Fancy starting your morning with some grub granola? Larvae for lunch? Danish scientists try to put mealworm on the menu 31 May 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals Insects have great potential as an alternative source of protein, but further research is urgently needed before mass production begins in order to avoid environment disaster, Swedish researchers warned Monday. Farming insects may solve one problem but create others, Swedish scientists warn 14 January 2019
