SINGAPORE, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore headquartered, Nutrition
Technologies, recently announced the results of their recent trial
using the alternative protein, Black Soldier Fly Meal ("BSF meal"),
to replace fishmeal in shrimp diets. The trial found that shrimp
fed with diets using the BSF meal, had better results and was more
cost effective than traditional diets.
Tom Berry, Co-CEO of Nutrition
Technologies, explained, "These results are really important for the
future of agriculture. Not only is insectmeal a more sustainable
and environmentally friendly alternative, but it has now been
proven to outcompete fishmeal both nutritionally and
economically".
In recent years, the global fishmeal supply has stagnated due to
the strict quotas now in place to maintain critical ocean fish
stocks. This, combined with rising demand for livestock and
seafood, has left the animal feed industry facing a significant
deficit in high-grade proteins as ingredients in feed. The insect
protein sector has gathered increasing attention over the past few
years, seeing investments totaling
nearly US$1bn. Insectmeal is
championed as a viable alternative to fishmeal, as insects can be
raised on food waste and has a far lower impact on the
environment.
In their recent trial with ShrimpVet, Vietnam, all treatments using BSF meal had
more desirable results than the control. The best result came from
a diet which had a 25% fishmeal replacement inclusion (a total 6.6%
BSF meal). This led to a 14% higher survival rate, 17% higher live
yield and a better feed conversion rate of 20%, when compared to
the control diet. The inclusion of Nutrition Technologies' BSF meal
(Hi.ProteinⓇ) in this treatment increased
the total cost of the diet by 3.3%, but due to the improved
performance, resulted in an overall shrimp feed that was 14.4%
better value for money. The BSF meal used in this trial was
made in Nutrition Technologies' new industrial production facility
in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia,
the largest insectmeal plant in Asia.
"By replacing one-quarter of fishmeal with black soldier fly
meal in shrimp diets, we could observe the greatest performance
gain which represents a 24:1 ROI over commercial feeds," said Rafael
Hermes, Animal Nutrition Director at Nutrition
Technologies.
"There's a big gap for products and solutions in the aquaculture
market that represents big opportunities to fulfil, and that is
exactly where our insectmeal fits in," declared Nick
Piggott, Co-CEO of Nutrition Technologies.
Please visit our website for more information
www.nutrition-technologies.com
About Nutrition
Technologies
Nutrition Technologies is one of the leading global insect
protein manufacturers, committed to reintroducing insects back into
the food supply chain, through animal feed. Founded in 2015 by
Nick Piggott & Tom Berry, the company has developed its own
tropical production system which uses a unique combination of
special selected bacteria and black soldier fly larvae to recycle
nutrients from food waste. In early 2021 the company scaled-up its
production with the launch of its new industrial production
facility in Malaysia. Nutrition
Technologies plans to build several similar size facilities across
Southeast Asia in the next 5
years, and is currently in discussion with new investors to fund
this expansion. More information can be found
at www.nutrition-technologies.com
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