The current volatility in the fishmeal and fish oil markets is often seen as an issue for aquaculture. In fact, however, the implications are likely to extend far beyond the aquafeed industry, according to Innovafeed, a French biotech company that is one of the world’s leading producers of insect proteins.
As marine raw materials are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive, it is expected that aquafeed manufacturers will further increase their demand for alternative protein sources such as poultry meal. The specialists point out that this growing competition for raw materials could put additional pressure on availability, price trends and long-term security of supply in the pet food industry as well.
To shed more light on these market developments, Innovafeed has published a recent white paper: Beyond Replacement: Why Marine Ingredient Scarcity Demands a Smarter Strategy for Aquaculture…













