Aquaculture feed
Making waves with insect ingredients
Sustainable feed in aquaculture is needed like never before. With feed production accounting for up to 83% of emissions in the sector, as reported by SINTEF, producers face increasing pressure to reduce Scope 3 emissions, meet the goals of the European Green Deal and address consumer preferences for environmentally responsible practises. Insect ingredients, particularly those from the black soldier fly, offer a low-footprint solution.
What feed producers need
At Protix, we understand the needs of salmon and shrimp feed producers. Our black soldier fly ingredients are a turnkey solution to meet your demands effectively.
High-performance feed
Economically viable solutions
Low-footprint ingredients
Black soldier fly ingredients: a turnkey solution
Black soldier fly ingredients offer excellent nutritional and environmental benefits. Rich in chitin, proteins and fatty acids, and backed by extensive scientific research and studies, they ensure ideal animal growth and health while reducing CO2 emissions, land and water use.
Exceptional yield
Insect ingredients deliver equivalent or superior fish and shrimp performance compared to traditional feeds. Of 91 independently assessed studies, insect nutrition improved growth performance definitively in almost 60%.
Health benefits
Black soldier fly ingredients are rich in nutrients such as chitin, proteins and fatty acids that stimulate the immune system and promote multiple health benefits, such as inflammation suppression. The science agrees that insect-based feed improves animal immunity and gut health.
Low environmental footprint
Black soldier fly ingredients from Protix are proven to have a low environmental footprint, as demonstrated in a Life Cycle Assessment by the German Institute of Food Technologies (Deutsches Institut für Lebensmitteltechnik, DIL e.V.).
Nature's own solution
All animals eat insects naturally for essential nutrition, especially when young. The black soldier fly supports fast growth and immune system development in animals.
Our science-backed portfolio
Our nutrient-rich, low-footprint ingredients are buzzing with benefits for crustacean and salmonids health, backed by extensive scientific research and studies. Together with our customers and partners, we’re making waves in aquaculture with an ever-expanding range of innovative feed applications that promote sustainable practices.
Feed applications from insect ingredients
Insect ingredients are already integral to many aquaculture nutrition solutions, demonstrating their versatility and effectiveness. They are suitable for both carnivorous and omnivorous animals, particularly juveniles or those facing challenging environmental conditions. Our ingredients offer countless opportunities for aquaculture feed in off-shore, inshore, and land-based aquaculture. Together with our customers and partners, we continue to unlock these new possibilities every day.
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Salmonids
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