Canadian startup launches its first full-scale insect meal factory

The insect industry is in a “awkward” stage right now, Oberland Agriscience's founder said, but he still sees a bright future.

December 13, 2024

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Black soldier fly and other insect meals are still struggling to find their place in the animal feed landscape. But Canadian startup Oberland Agriscience is still moving head — albeit with a somewhat cautious approach.

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EPISODE 78: What might 2025 look like for the pet food market?

Kradle secures $4M investment to expand pet supplement offerings

Tebrio begins construction on insect farm in Spain

A leader in Tenebrio molitor, the company has broken ground on its new 90,000-square-meter plant, which will have an annual production capacity of more than 100,000 tons of products when completed.

Slated to be completed by 2028, Tebrio's new facility will produce high-quality proteins and lipids for animal feed, organic biofertilizers and chitosan.

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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Insect oil as a sustainable innovation in pet food formulation

Insect oil offers functional health benefits through its rich fatty acid profile; consumer awareness and acceptance will play a critical role in its adoption into pet food.

Black Soldier Fly larvae oil, derived from insect processing, is primarily used in pet food and animal feed as a sustainable alternative to traditional plant oil sources like palm or coconut but also as an alternative to animal fats.

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Loopworm earns EU TRACES certification, enters European market

Loopworm said its silkworm pupae are reared in climate-friendly conditions, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional pet food and animal feed ingredients.

The company is exploring the application of silkworm-derived biomolecules in anti-diabetic and anti-obesity formulations for pets.

Farmed insect welfare affects pet food ingredient production

Pet owners tend to show concern for animal welfare overall. Ethical treatment of insects could differentiate a pet food brand.

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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Italy's Ittinsect rebrands, shifts focus beyond insects

The price point for insect protein remains high, but blending with oil and biofuel byproducts could yield competitive new products, Ittinsect CEO says.

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Oberland Agriscience opens commercial BSFL facility in Canada

The 108,000-square-foot black soldier fly larvae farm was built on the periphery of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Oberland Agriscience's 108,000-square-foot commercial facility is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Spanish insect producer secures funding to increase capacity

Tebrio has completed a EUR30 million (US$32.4 million) funding round to boost its annual production to more than 100,000 tons to meet growing global needs.

Adriana Casillas, CEO, and Sabas de Diego, CTO, with Tebrio.

Pet Food Ingredients

US consumers’ pet food ingredients wants vary by income

A study of 5,000 U.S. pet owners presented by Kansas State University researchers at KibbleCon 2024 revealed pet food ingredient preferences.

U.S. consumers surveyed about pet food ingredients showed a general lack of knowledge about newer ones like insect protein.

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South African BSF producer expands into EU, UK pet food markets

Maltento’s golden whole-dried larvae derived from the black soldier fly contains 45% protein and 27% fat.

Maltento’s whole-dried larvae is produced at the company’s state-of-the-art insect breeding facility in Cape Town, South Africa.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Plants vs. Insects: Pet food protein sustainability showdown

Plants and insects each have unique sustainability advantages, yet differ in key ways.

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Ynsect files safeguard plan due to cash shortage

The company said it is now under court-supervised protection because of financial struggles in a difficult economic climate.

In January, Ynsect was granted authorization by AAFCO to use defatted mealworm proteins in dog food.

Extraction method could tailor insect protein benefits

Study intended to identify the best process for extracting insect protein found that several could have a place in animal nutrition.

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