Skretting has signed a deal with insect breeder, Protix, that could see up to 5.5 million salmon servings per year brought to market with insect meal incorporated into the feed.
Protix has recently unveiled its new insect production facility in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands, an event attended by King Willem-Alexander among other guests, including Dr Jenna Bowyer, Skretting project procurement manager, and Jose Villalon, Nutreco corporate sustainability director.
“We are very proud to work with Protix to unlock this new protein source into the aquaculture feed industry to help bridge the future protein gap,” said Dr Bowyer. “We have seen players like Protix make quality improvements with every step and believe these products can make a real impact to future protein supply.”
The guests experienced a tour of the new Protix facility, housing insects that convert vegetable residual flows into sustainable protein, contributing to a future-proof, circular bioeconomy.
Skretting is committed to the development of novel ingredients in recent years and has invested significantly in R&D. “It is essential for us that these new ingredients are not only safe and sustainable, but also ensure that the end product maintains the nutritional benefits we have come to expect from high quality seafood,” said Dr Bowyer.
“The aquaculture industry is very large and growing, and it is essential for us to see novel ingredients brought to commercial scale. We at Skretting support Protix in their developments and we look forward to working with more players in this field.”
