Insect farming company Ynsect raises protein alternative for animal feed

Ynsect, a French biotech firm, operates a large-scale facility producing mealworm larvae as a sustainable protein source for aquaculture and livestock feed, part of a broader shift toward alternatives to conventional fishmeal and feed produ

First covered Oct 12, 2026 · 1:55 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Insect farming company Ynsect raises protein alternative for animal feed — Image via insideclimatenews.org

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pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Challenges in farmed insect welfare: Beyond the question of sentience

wwf.org.uk Future Of Feed Full Report (wwf.org.uk)

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fishfarmingexpert.com Ÿnsect raises £96m for 20,000-tonne mealworm protein plant

agfundernews.com Ÿnsect acquires mealworm startup Protifarm to scale human food offerings

Appeared in: 2026-10-13 (#13)

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