EU States Set to Allow Insect Protein for Poultry and Pig Feed
- Bloc’s Parliament and Council are now examining the measure
- Move would also allow some animal proteins to be used as feed
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The European Union is set to allow insect-derived protein to be fed to poultry and pigs, in what could be a significant boost for the nascent industry.
The bloc’s member states have endorsed the proposal, a spokesperson for the European Commission confirmed. The EU Parliament and Council, which is made up of EU governments, are now examining the measure and are expected to complete their work in early August.