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South Africa feed company breeding maggots for protein

South Africa-based AgriProtein Technologies is breeding maggots as a sustainable alternative protein source for animal feed and looking for ways to expand their business to meet industry needs. The company is part of a new industry called nutrient recycling, which uses organic waste to create protein.

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South Africa company testing maggots as alternative feed protein

South African company Agriprotein Technologies is testing maggots as a potential alternative animal feed protein for livestock and fish. According to the company, the common household fly lays up to 750 eggs in its life (up to one month), and 1 kilogram of eggs will turn into 380 kilograms of protein within three days of hatching.