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Insect farming seems to be such a good business opportunity, that even the notorious “Iron Man” Robert Downey Jr cannot pass it up
Insect farming seems to be such a good business opportunity, that even the notorious “Iron Man” cannot pass it up. Robert Downey Jr. is the latest investor of one of the biggest insect farms being built in Northern France: the nutritional and environmental benefits of bugs are well-established, which has prompted many companies to find the most effective solution for insect protein ...
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Fantastic days during VIV Europe
VIV Europe has come to an end and we look back on a fantastic exhibition. The strength through cooperation between VDL Insect Systems, VDL Agrotech and VDL Jansen was powerful and joyful during our first exhibition together. Lots of interest in the VDL Breeder concept; The Matrix male feeding system, Chainovation female chain feeding system and the Premium+ laying nest. It was also the first ...
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The specially designed VDL Insect Crate for mealworms has arrived!
Benefits of the VDL Insect Crate: Robust design and material Optimized for automation High durability Optimized insect growing conditions Easily cleanable Larger useful growing surface Optimized to withstand pests Custom colour and logo possible Made in the Netherlands – Made within the VDL Groep ...
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Next step in accelerating the insect industry
VDL Insect Systems takes the next step in accelerating the insect industry by teaming up with Schauer Agrotronic GmbH, from Austria. VDL has years of experience in livestock feeding systems, from this experience an insect feeding line for mealworms was launched in the first quarter of 2022. A next step in the portfolio is adding a feeding system for BSF larvae. VDL and Schauer launch a ...
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Strength through Cooperation and Innovation
By combining VDL’s strengths on agricultural technology, and more specifically feeding/dosing equipment, with Optimum Sorting’s state of the art inspection technologies, this tandem brings forward a whole new level of automation to the Insect industry (feed/food) to support this fast growing business. Whether on dosing of neonates and small larvae, specific product selection, grading ...
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Alfa Chemistry: Carboxyl-functionalized Pheromone Plays A Role in Pest Management
After launching alcohol-functionalized pheromones and aldehyde-functionalized pheromones in the previous months, the US-based chemical supplier Alfa Chemistry recently announced the release of carboxyl-functionalized pheromones for researchers worldwide. Over the past cascade, insect pheromones have exhibited intriguing potential in pest management and insect trace track. Serving as effective ...
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Alfa Chemistry Offers Aldehyde-functionalized Pheromone for Pest Management and Insect Trace Tracking
Studies on pheromones are now gaining increasing popularity among scientists. On June 8, 2022, the US-based chemical supplier Alfa Chemistry announced that the company commenced offering aldehyde-functionalized pheromones for researchers worldwide. It should be noted that alcohol-functionalized pheromones, another type of pheromones released earlier this year, have been well-received and ...
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Technology Network : Driving Innovation in Insect Farming
Insect farming is garnering increasing interest in the agri-food sector as the world looks to meet the growing demands for protein in a more sustainable manner. Just like with plant and livestock farming, insect breeding programs can significantly enhance yield and quality, helping the industry to scale. What benefits can insect protein offer? How are regulatory frameworks impacting innovation ...
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Joint presentation VDL companies during VIV Europe
During VIV Europe VDL Agrotech, VDL Jansen and VDL Insect Systems will jointly present themselves on stand 11.B034. The three companies are part of the Foodtech cluster of VDL Groep. We look forward to welcome you at our stand. You can register free of charge via the following link. “Technology is the key to innovation in our food chain and making this more sustainable” The ...
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Wired : For Insect Farming to Work, Scientists Need to Build a Better Bug
For Insect Farming to Work, Scientists Need to Build a Better BugFaster-growing, fatter critters could provide the protein needed to raise more climate-friendly livestock and pets. Christine Picard’s search for a better bug to feed the world starts with dead bodies. Well, not the corpses themselves, but the blow flies, flesh flies, and other squirmy, wriggly things that wing their way to ...
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Alfa Chemistry Starts to Provide Alcohol-functionalized Pheromone for Pest Management
The management of Alfa Chemistry announces that the company is now also committed to becoming a leading manufacturer and supplier in the field of insect pheromones. Earlier this month, alcohol-functionalized pheromones were released, which is another step to further enrich its offering of various specialty chemicals. Pheromones serve as messengers that affect the behavior of insects and thus have ...
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Establishment business unit VDL Insect Systems
In 2020, VDL Agrotech took its first steps in insect feeding systems. Since then, the company has worked hard to expand its organisation and product portfolio. This has resulted in the establishment of the business unit VDL Insect Systems by VDL Groep. VDL Insect Systems VDL Insect systems contributes in making the feed and food sector more sustainable through the development of ...
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First steps in feeding machines for insects
The demand for new sources of protein as an alternative to existing proteins, such as meat and soya has increased, with insects being a good alternative because they are full of protein. Insects can be grown on residual streams from the food chain, thus also contributing to sustainable livestock farming. The market interest in insects for food (human food) but especially for feed (animal feed) ...
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Second Genome Announces Milestone Accomplished in Collaboration with Bayer, Demonstrating Broad Application of Company`s Machine Learning Platform to Identify Novel Proteins for the Development of Next-Generation Insect-Control Solutions
Second Genome, a biotechnology company that leverages its proprietary platform sg-4sight to discover and develop precision therapies and biomarkers from public and proprietary microbiome data, today announced it has achieved a milestone in its multi-year collaboration with Bayer to discover proteins for potential development of next-generation insect-control products. “We are pleased to ...
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Insect feeding with Weda technology
Insect-based feeds now enjoy a very good reputation worldwide and are increasingly used as animal feed. This is due on the one hand to the high protein content; on the other hand to the efficient, sustainable production possibilities to meet the increasing demand. Moreover, the antioxidant ingredients and good taste of the feeds have been shown to promote animal health and welfare. Expertise ...
By Weda AB
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AgEagle Aerial Systems and The ArcView Group to Co-Host Hemp Town Hall Virtual Event on March 4, 2021
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE American: UAVS) (“AgEagle” or the “Company”), an industry leading drone solutions provider, and The Arcview Group jointly announced that the companies will be co-hosting a virtual town hall event, titled “State Regulators Look at the Future of U.S. Hemp,” on Thursday, March 4, 2021 beginning at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Webinar ...
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Immaris – Shows promise as Immune Boosting Feed Additive
Oreka Solutions and the University of Idaho announced today ground-breaking research showing that Oreka’s insect-based feed ingredient Immaris could help trout and salmon generate an enhanced immunostimulatory response during infections such as Cold Water Disease (CWD). Cold Water Disease (CWD) is one of the major diseases affecting trout and salmon farming. According to the USDA, CWD ...
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French Groupe Grimaud and Bulgarian Start-up Nasekomo announce the launch of a joint venture FlyGenetics
Circular agriculture: “Fly Genetics”, a new European player at the heart of insect production! French Groupe Grimaud and Bulgarian Start-up Nasekomo announce the launch of a joint venture to build a European champion to supply the insect-based bioconversion industry with improved black soldier flies. What is the insect-based bioconversion industry? The insect-based bioconversion ...
By Nasekomo
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EPA Announces Proposal to Add Chitosan to the List of Active Ingredients Permitted in Exempted Minimum Risk Pesticide Products
On August 20, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is seeking to add chitosan to the list of active ingredients allowed for in minimum risk pesticides exempted from pesticide registration requirements under Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Section 25(b). A minimum risk product must meet six specific conditions to be exempted from ...
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Nasekomo signs the largest publicly announced early stage AgTech deal in Emerging Europe
We are happy to announce that we just closed a round of funding of EUR 4 million! Details in the press release below: Bulgarian start-up upscales organic waste streams from the agro-industry into animal feed by harnessing the power of the black soldier fly larvae. Bulgarian start-up Nasekomo has raised EUR 4 million to deploy its proprietary robotized insect rearing technology. The VC funds ...
By Nasekomo
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