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Innovafeed - Aquaculture Proteins
Aquaculture Innovafeed: a natural, sustainable and high-performance protein source to boost fish/shrimp growth and maintain health
More people than ever rely on aquaculture and fisheries for food and as a source of income according to the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization). As a result, aquaculture is the fastest growing agro-business in the world. But to support this growth, securing quality and sustainable feed sources is key. Traditional protein sources for aquafeed are insufficient :
- Fish stocks are currently exploited at their maximum (90-100%) and fish meal production will reach a stable production
- Plant proteins are a good alternative but can impact performance and quality if included in higher proportions
At this pace, the FAO predicts a deficit in quality protein up to 30 to 40 MT for aquaculture by 2030. Insects are a natural and sustainable source of high quality protein for aquaculture. Over the last few years, insects have also demonstrated their performance in fish farms thereby cementing their role in enabling aquaculture to fulfill its potential and feed tomorrow’s world.
Innovafeed’s insect proteins derived from Black Soldier Fly are a unique set of nutrients for aquafeed. They are:
- Performant – in both a research and commercial setting our Black soldier fly protein ingredients perform, allowing farmers to maximise productivity.
- Sustainable – dual effect demonstrated by a recent Life Cyle Analysis performed by leading consultants Quantis: a low carbon footprint and a positive impact on biodiversity.
- Natural – in the wild, up to 70% of the trout’s natural diet consists in insects.
Since 2016, Innovafeed has heavily invested to demonstrate and understand the performance of its Black Soldier Fly proteins on fish and shrimp. To adapt perfectly to each species nutritional needs, Innovafeed has developed two distinct product lines thereby ensuring the best performance of its feed ingredients.
- Zootechnical performance equivalent to premium fishmeal thanks to similar amino acids profile
- Upgraded organoleptic performance with improved fish color and texture and reduced concentration of pollutants in filets
- Improved growth with significant improvements in FCR(Feed conversion rate) and SGR (specific growth rate) due to high protein content and high digestibility
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Shrimps whose diet includes NOVAGAIN exhibit increased resistance to the following pathogens: WSSV and AHPNS viruses.