Canada & the USA now have approval for use of insect feed for farm fish destined for human consumption.
http://www.allaboutfeed.net/New-Pro...n-approval-for-insects-in-salmon-feed-99434E/
and even the uber picky EU have gotten on board with this novel source of protein.
http://www.allaboutfeed.net/New-Pro...agrees-on-insect-protein-for-aquafeed-70425E/
It appears that Whole Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae is the main source for the insect meal being used. Nutrafin started using it in their Bug Bites formula a year or two ago,
https://ca-en.hagen.com/BUGBITES
It looks like this is really taking off, with producers around the world going full force in establishing this new market. With the pressure on the global supply of fish meal, and rising costs, we will probably be seeing more pet foods containing this ingredient in the future.
http://www.allaboutfeed.net/New-Pro...n-approval-for-insects-in-salmon-feed-99434E/
and even the uber picky EU have gotten on board with this novel source of protein.
http://www.allaboutfeed.net/New-Pro...agrees-on-insect-protein-for-aquafeed-70425E/
It appears that Whole Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae is the main source for the insect meal being used. Nutrafin started using it in their Bug Bites formula a year or two ago,
https://ca-en.hagen.com/BUGBITES
It looks like this is really taking off, with producers around the world going full force in establishing this new market. With the pressure on the global supply of fish meal, and rising costs, we will probably be seeing more pet foods containing this ingredient in the future.