The hidden concept and the beauty of multiple “R” in the framework of waste strategies development reflecting to circular economy principles
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
952, С. 175508 - 175508
Опубликована: Авг. 15, 2024
Язык: Английский
Exploring the buzz: The mediating role of entomophagy attitudes among younger generations towards pork from pigs fed with insect flour
Food Quality and Preference,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 105469 - 105469
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Regulation of serum reproductive hormones, gap junction proteins, and cytokine profiles in laying hens fed varying levels of expanded black soldier fly meal
Poultry Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
104(5), С. 105045 - 105045
Опубликована: Март 16, 2025
This
study
examined
the
impact
of
expanded
black
soldier
fly
(EP-BSF)
meal
on
laying
hens'
reproductive
hormones,
gap
junction
proteins,
cytokines,
and
performance.
Over
12
weeks
trail
period,
400
Hy-Line
brown
hens
procured
at
24
age
underwent
a
completely
randomized
design
with
5
treatments,
8
replicates,
10
birds
per
replicate.
The
received
control
diet
(CON)
or
diets
3
%,
6
9
%
EP-BSF.
Results
demonstrated
that
lower
EP-BSF
levels
showed
linearly
higher
(p
<
0.05)
hen
day
egg
production
(HDEP)
from
30
to
33
mass
(EM)
in
cumulative
comparable
CON.
Tendencies
towards
average
weight
(AEW)
was
observed
when
incorporated
CON
during
34-37
=
0.079),
as
well
0.056).
Yolk
color
quadratically
0.024)
30-33
weeks,
tendency
0.050)
level
increases.
Albumin
supplementation
26-29
0.062)
weeks.
Eggshell
thickness
increased
increased.
Serum
estradiol
(E2)
were
groups,
correlating
expression
connexins
GJA1
GJA4
oviductal
tissues
tumor
necrosis
factor-alpha
(TNF-α).
In
conclusion,
incorporation
had
similar
HDEP,
AEW,
EM,
albumin
We
attributed
this
E2
resulting
TNF-α,
GJA
chicken
oviduct.
Our
findings
also
strongly
indicate
estrogen
plays
role
modulating
connexins.
These
suggest
layer
may
serve
an
alternative
protein
source
for
poultry
feed.
Язык: Английский
Consumer Perceptions and Acceptance of Edible Insects in Slovenia
Foods,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(16), С. 2629 - 2629
Опубликована: Авг. 22, 2024
Slovenia,
influenced
by
Slavic,
Mediterranean,
and
Balkan
cultures,
along
with
Austro-Hungarian
traditions
strong
environmental
concerns,
is
an
ideal
case
study
for
understanding
consumer
perceptions
of
edible
insects
increasing
their
acceptance
as
alternative
protein
source.
A
survey
conducted
in
Slovenian
English
537
participants
examined
existing
food
livestock
feed.
Findings
show
moderate
interest
insects,
particularly
non-visible,
integrated
forms,
despite
most
not
having
tried
whole
insects.
Young,
educated
individuals
those
residing
rural
areas
have
more
often
than
other
sociodemographic
groups.
Men
showed
entomophagy
compared
to
women.
Crickets,
grasshoppers,
locusts
were
acceptable,
while
cockroaches
least
favored.
Economic
factors
are
crucial,
a
preference
insect-based
products
priced
similarly
conventional
foods.
The
majority
also
support
using
These
results
can
aid
policymakers
at
regional
national
levels,
help
businesses
market
these
products,
contribute
the
literature
on
responses
different
European
regions
regarding
sustainable
Язык: Английский
Quality, safety and authenticity of insect protein-based food and feed: insights from the INPROFF Project
Опубликована: Июль 24, 2024
This
paper
reviews
the
nutritional
quality
and
safety
of
edible
farmed
insects
from
point
view
Czech-Slovenian
bilateral
project:
Quality,
Safety
Authenticity
Insect
Protein-based
Food
Feed
(INPROFF).
Insects
as
a
sustainable
source
dietary
protein
for
animal
feed
even
humans,
when
integrated
into
European
agrifood
system,
could
offer
solution
to
Europe’s
deficit
help
alleviate
environmental
pressure
increasing
demand,
such
declining
availability
land,
water,
marine
energy
resources,
overuse
pesticides
reduced
biodiversity.
However,
despite
growing
interest
in
Union
(EU)
farming
insects,
many
economic,
scientific,
technological,
social
barriers
remain.
In
response,
Slovenia,
represented
by
Jožef
Stefan
Institute,
Biotechnical
Faculty
University
Ljubljana,
Jata
Emona
d.o.o.
(the
leading
supplier
feedstuffs
Slovenian
market),
country
with
no
history
insect
rearing
but
an
alternative
protein,
joined
Czech
Life
Sciences
Prague,
representing
Republic—a
research
insects—to
establish
INPROFF
three-year
project
that
aims
close
knowledge
gap
regarding
insect-based
products
boost
food
value
chain.
Specifically,
it
comprises
three
thematic
pillars:
(P1)
enhancement,
(P2)
(P3)
authenticity,
traceability,
consumer
acceptance.
The
also
discusses
gaps
metrological
challenges
analysing
which
will
be
critical
ensuring
safety,
quality,
sustainability.
finds
although
much
work
has
been
done,
exciting
avenues
remain
new
research.
Язык: Английский
Review – Insect Farming for Food and Feed in the Global South: Focus on Black Soldier Fly Production
animal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 101397 - 101397
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024
Clear
differences
exist
between
the
Global
South
and
North
with
respect
to
economic
development.
The
majority
of
small
medium-sized
insect
production
farms
are
located
in
Africa,
Asia,
Latin
America,
which
face
challenges
food
organic
waste
management
general.
These
regions
have
a
long
history
use,
as
well
environmental
advantages,
making
insects
general
-
black
soldier
fly
particular
promising
option
for
sustainable
management.
This
study
aimed
identify
current
state
(Hermetia
illucens
L.)
South.
results
survey
Strengths,
Weaknesses,
Opportunities,
Threats
Analysis
presented;
responses
were
obtained
from
33
100
producers
contacted:
14
4
15
Asia.
Their
indicate
that
although
great
potential
can
help
meet
many
Sustainable
development
goals
thanks
their
ecosystem
services
they
provide
is
one
main
reasons
engage
production,
significant
sustainability
farming,
including
lack
an
adequate
regulatory
framework,
unstable
supply
raw
materials,
market
instability,
technology
operational
scaling.
collaboration
among
all
stakeholders
crucial
overcoming
these
challenges.
Язык: Английский
The utilization of Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance the circular economy through the engagement of stakeholders in Brazilian food technology companies
Business Strategy and the Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2024
Abstract
Sustainable
business
models
tend
to
have
greater
potential
for
the
transition
circular
economy.
The
present
study
aims
investigate
how
Brazilian
startups
in
food
segment
foodtech
are
integrating
Industry
4.0
technologies
boost
economy,
emphasizing
importance
of
stakeholder
engagement
process.
choice
this
unit
analysis
is
associated
with
companies
that
were
born
recently,
a
high
chance
having
sustainable
and
models.
research
involved
eight
technology
startups,
using
questionnaires,
interviews,
content
collect
data
on
supply
chain
practices,
adopted,
level
engagement.
results
indicate
progressively
incorporating
such
as
automation,
big
data,
biotechnology,
Internet
Things,
promote
economy
initiatives.
active
participation
stakeholders
has
been
fundamental,
contributing
innovation
efficiency
processes.
However,
complete
full
adoption
challenged
by
obstacles,
including
costs
regulatory
barriers.
found
play
crucial
role
transition,
due
their
agility
capacity
innovation,
which
can
serve
an
example
larger
companies.
Collaboration
between
businesses,
regulators,
academic
institutions,
society
essential
overcome
these
challenges
facilitate
effective
transformation.
This
work
offers
valuable
practical
insights
looking
adopt
highlighting
technologies,
practices
result
economic
environmental
benefits.
Startups
emerge
not
only
adopters
new
but
also
agents
change
industrial
shaping
more
future
sector.
It
recommended
explore
impact
policies
incentives
accelerating
addition
evaluating
long‐term
viability
technological
innovations
promoting
Язык: Английский
Evaluating Tenebrio molitor (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) for the reduction of fumonisin B1 levels in livestock feed
Journal of Economic Entomology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 2, 2024
Abstract
The
yellow
mealworm,
Tenebrio
molitor,
L.,
can
be
an
important
component
of
the
circular
economy
because
its
ability
to
transform
a
variety
agricultural
wastes
and
byproducts
into
valuable
livestock
feed.
Analysis
their
endure
toxins
coupled
with
potential
transfer
contaminants
higher
trophic
levels
is
not
complete.
Fumonisins,
produced
primarily
by
Fusarium
verticillioides
(Hypocreales:
Netriaceae)
(Sacc.)
Nirenberg
(1976),
are
mycotoxins
likely
encountered
T.
molitor
in
corn
other
grain
byproducts.
larvae
were
reared
on
simulated
diet
treated
range
maximum
recommended
fumonisin
B1
for
different
feeds.
We
observed
that
able
survive,
grow,
reduce
excretion
metabolism
retained
up
99.7%
compared
they
consumed.
Unknown
metabolic
processes
inferred
from
significantly
reduced
content
frass
(63.1%
73.2%)
as
first
report
long-chain
acylated
derivatives
insect
frass.
Язык: Английский