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Watch the Webinar Replay: New Insights into Mealworm Welfare
How do stocking density, shelter opportunities and light affect the behaviour and welfare of mealworms? Students from HAS Green Academy investigated these questions in depth and presented their key findings…
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GIN-TONIC Annual Meeting in Turin
Raffaela Schreurs attended the GIN-TONIC Annual Meeting in Turin, where researchers, project partners and professionals came together to exchange ideas about insects, nutrition, food and feed. The meeting was a…
International insect cooking masterclass at UVic
An international group of students took part in an insect cooking masterclass at the University of Vic. The session focused on edible insects, insect-based ingredients and how these can be…
Insect Inspiration Café kicks off
The next step towards large-scale insect protein production
The first large-scale breeding trial within the IPPEC project has yielded valuable insights into the practical preconditions for insect farming on an industrial scale. While the previous articles focused on…
Not every residual stream automatically becomes a protein source
Within the IPPEC project, the utilization of organic waste streams as raw materials for insect breeding plays a central role. Black soldier fly larvae are known for their ability to…
Meet the partners: Insect Engineers
Insect Engineers is dedicated to advancing the insect sector, with a strong focus on knowledge, technology, and practical application. Its ambition is to further position the Netherlands as a hub…
From research to practice: first experiences with large-scale insect farming within IPPEC
Earlier we introduced the research team working within the IPPEC project on scaling up insect protein production. Recently, the first large-scale rearing trial with black soldier fly larvae has been…
From lab to label: claims, dossiers and real-world evidence
Creating defensible value in a changing European market The insect sector is evolving rapidly, and the conversation now extends far beyond protein alone. More companies are exploring functional benefits, health…
Working with residual streams: a fresh perspective from the IPPEC project team
Within the IPPEC project, a team of project members is carrying out practical trials in which residual streams are used as substrates for insect rearing. These trials bring research and…
