Insect farming could take off in Scotland

By Jenny Hjul | February 8, 2019

SCOTLAND could lose out on becoming a major player in the emerging insects for feed sector if it doesn’t engage with the opportunities soon. The country is well placed to become a leader in the field, with its large aquaculture industry, a day-long conference in Edinburgh heard yesterday. Organised by Zero Waste Scotland, the event…

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Fly meal firm raises further funding

By Jenny Hjul | June 4, 2018

FLY farmer and waste-to-nutrient pioneer AgriProtein has raised a further $105 million in funding, marking a new high in investor appetite for the insect protein sector. The latest investment, together with additional local project finance for a series of its alternative feed plants in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, puts South African based AgriProtein…

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