Tag: alternative protein

Alternative Protein

Canadian research team aims to make animal feed from coal

If successful, researchers say the technology to could make use of local resources and lower the carbon footprint of animal feed.

April 2, 2025

Animal Feed Additives & Ingredients

Onshoring goals lead feed startup to agricultural byproducts

While other companies have turned to alternative proteins, a Norwegian startup is betting that fermentation and agricultural byproducts can scale faster.

February 10, 2025

Animal Feed Additives & Ingredients

Norwegian researchers launch pilot to turn grass into animal feed

While the process itself isn't new, researchers hope their renewed efforts will make the technology more cost effective.

December 2, 2024

Alternative Protein

Pakistan explores insects as poultry feed ingredient

In one province of the south Asian state, a new pilot scheme is being launched to produce black soldier fly (BSF) larvae for feeding poultry.

August 27, 2024

Animal Feed Additives & Ingredients

Black soldier fly workable as protein source for cattle

Replacing soybean meal with black soldier fly larvae did not reduce feed intake or digestibility, study says.

August 7, 2024

Animal Feed Additives & Ingredients

Indian state explores use of waste for more sustainable aquafeeds

Using organic waste as a substrate for the production of high-value and sustainable protein for fish and shrimp diets is just one area under investigation by the Kerala fisheries university.

September 11, 2023

Animal Feed Additives & Ingredients

High-yeast DDGS may improve digestibility, reduce cost

Dividing DDGS into fractional feed ingredients could yield benefits for animal producers, study says.

June 6, 2023

Animal Nutrition

Germany supports trial of new rapeseed product

The move is part of the government’s policy to improve the sustainability of farm animal nutrition, particularly as it is affected by climate change.

April 12, 2023

Latest News

Calysta, Adisseo to build FeedKind facility in Saudi Arabia

New alternative protein facility is expected to be five times the size of maiden FeedKind fermenter in China.

November 9, 2022

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Pea protein in animal feed slowly gaining popularity

While more expensive, pea protein is a great alternative to soy because of its nutrition, handling and sustainability qualities.

March 4, 2022

Animal Feed Manufacturers

Innovation, research, optimism drive insect producers

Insect production for use in animal feed is still a relatively new industry, which means companies in that space need to adapt and innovate to create efficiencies and scale up production, as well as gain acceptance and regulatory approval.

July 21, 2021

Animal Feed Manufacturing

K-State: Wheat a good alternative to corn for pig diets

Corn prices remain higher than average, but Kansas State University swine nutritionists say wheat is a good lower-cost alternative to corn for pig diets.

June 21, 2021