All week we’ve been telling you about the bright future of the Black Soldier Fly. Now, the FDA has opened the door for insects to be approved for use as feed in aquaculture (fish farms).
…”This is the first time an insect meal product has been approved in North America for the aquaculture industry…”
Fishmeal is a common ingredient in salmonid feed due its nutritional profile and digestibility, but the production of fishmeal, which is primarily made from wild caught marine fish, has depleted fish stocks in the world’s oceans. Sustainable alternatives are in high demand from feed manufacturers around the globe as the market for salmon continues to grow.
