Insect Protein for Animal Feed Cuts Costs and Carbon Emissions

Insect protein production is scaling up, lowering both costs and carbon footprint in animal feed. The article explains how larger facilities and improved processing are making insect meal a viable alternative to soy and fishmeal, which have higher environmental impact. This shift matters for food companies looking to cut Scope 3 emissions without raising feed prices. With feed adoption growing, insect protein offers a practical path to decarbonize livestock supply chains. The cost reductions come from economies of scale and automation, while carbon savings come from avoiding deforestation and overfishing linked to conventional feed ingredients. For sustainability teams, this is a concrete lever to track.