IPIFF (International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed)

IT'S HERE: The EU Consumer Acceptance Survey of Edible Insects Report is now available! 🚀 The long-awaited report boasts a massive sample of 3,000 survey participants across Europe’s six largest markets. It was conducted by accredited external researchers with support from academia. Some key findings: ✅ 56% of the Europeans who tried insect-enriched food products rated the taste as “very good.” ✅ Sports supplements are amongst the most appealing insect-enriched food products, with 71% of the respondents saying they would consume them. ✅ Men who exercise regularly (76%) are more likely to integrate food products made with insect ingredients in their diets than women (65%) from the same group. ✅ The determinant factor for trying insect-enriched foods is their taste with 71% of the respondents confirming this, while health benefits come in second place (47%), followed closely by price (45%). Before you peruse the contents of the report and its many findings, spread the love by reacting to this post 🙏 Here you can find additional info, as well as the report itself: https://bit.ly/3TzOb5F Extended thanks to everyone involved in the research, data collection and analysis! #insectprotein #insectsasfood #insects #bioeconomy #agrifood #agrifoodtech IPIFF (International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed)

As we strive for a more sustainable future, it’s crucial to consider all aspects of our lifestyle—including the impact of our beloved pets. 🐈 🐶 Did you know that switching to alternative proteins in pet food can significantly reduce its carbon footprint? 🦗 According to the BBC article below, #insects are a game-changer! Insects offer a high feed-to-meat conversion rate, can be reared on food waste, and require far fewer resources to produce. At IPIFF, we champion the potential of insects to revolutionise pet food sustainability. Not only are they packed with nutrition, but they also align with the principles of a circular economy by reducing food waste. Switching to insect-based pet food isn’t just a choice for the planet; it’s a choice for innovation, responsibility, and a greener tomorrow. Stay tuned in the upcoming weeks, as we expect some major updates! https://lnkd.in/eVGPREGa IPIFF (International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed) BBC News

🎉🐜 Happy New Year 2025 from IPIFF! 🐛✨ As we welcome 2025, we take a moment to reflect on an incredible year of progress, innovation, and collaboration in 2024. The journey of championing insects as sustainable food and feed solutions continues to gain momentum, and we couldn’t have done it without you – our members, supporters, and the entire community in sustainable protein production. 🌱 IPIFF's highlights from 2024 include: ✅ Advancements in sustainable insect farming technologies ✅ Growing awareness and acceptance of insects as a sustainable protein source ✅Publication of the EU Consumers’ Acceptance Survey in March ✅Progress made on EU novel food authorisations (e.g. positive EFSA opinion adopted last June regarding House cricket, coming from Italian Cricket Farm, Member States green light on UV treated yellow mealworm from the company Nutri Earth) ✅Recognition of the possibility to feed live insects to food-producing animals ✅Official recognition of the IPIFF Guide on Good Hygiene Practices for EU producers of insects for food and feed as official EU Guide ✅ Strengthened collaboration across industry, policymakers, and consumers. Looking ahead to 2025, we are more committed than ever to promoting a resilient and sustainable AGRI-food system powered by the potential of insects. Together, let’s make 2025 a year of: 🐜 Groundbreaking innovations in insect-based solutions. 🌍 Collaborative efforts to address global food, feed, and frass challenges. 🚀 Continued progress toward the EU's sustainability goals. From all of us at IPIFF, we wish you a prosperous, innovative, and impactful New Year! 🌟 #HappyNewYear2025 #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #InsectsAsFoodAndFeed #IPIFF IPIFF (International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed)

🎄✨ Season's Greetings from IPIFF! 🎅🐛 As we wrap up another incredible year in the world of innovation, sustainability, and insect production, the IPIFF team would like to extend our warmest wishes to all our members, partners, and supporters. 🌟 2024 has been a year of progress and milestones, and we couldn’t have achieved it without your dedication and collaboration. Together, we’re shaping a more sustainable future—one innovative solution at a time. 💪🌍 May this festive season bring joy, peace, and inspiration to you and your loved ones. Here’s to a prosperous and impactful 2025, filled with new opportunities and continued success! 🦗🎉 🎁 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at IPIFF! #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #IPIFF #Sustainability #Innovation

🐾 Pet superfoods: Tasty, Nutritious, and Sustainable! 🌍   The pet market in Europe is booming, with its market size reaching USD 5.75 billion in 2023 and projected to double by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8.24%. This growth brings a rising demand for nutritious, sustainable, and innovative pet food solutions—and insect-enriched products are emerging as a game-changer. 🦗✨   Why insects? They're a nutritional powerhouse: ✅ High-Quality Protein: Insects like black soldier fly larvae, crickets, and mealworms offer 55–76% crude protein, essential amino acids, and 10–50% healthy fats. ✅ Digestibility: With rates up to 90%, they’re perfect for pets with sensitive stomachs. ✅ Vitamins & Minerals: Rich in B vitamins, iron, zinc, and calcium for overall health. And it’s not just about nutrition. Insects are a sustainable choice: 🌱 Low Resource Use: Farming insects requires less land, water, and feed than livestock. 🌎 Reduced Emissions: Insects produce minimal greenhouse gases and help upcycle organic waste, contributing to a circular economy. 💡 Scalability: Insects can be farmed locally, stabilizing supply chains and reducing environmental impact.   But that’s not all—insects are hypoallergenic and ideal for pets with food sensitivities. They’re also versatile, used in various forms (powders, oils, or whole), making them a premium option for pet food and treats.   As the pet food industry faces the challenge of balancing high-quality nutrition with sustainability, insect-based ingredients provide a viable and science-backed solution.    What are your thoughts on this innovative approach? Let us know below! 👇 #Sustainability #PetFoodInnovation #InsectProtein #PetHealth #FutureOfFood #IPIFF

Wrapping up the week on a positive note! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the official publication of the “𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐇𝐲𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝”, which was previously endorsed by the PAFF Committees on Biological Safety of the Food Chain (6 October 2022) and Animal Nutrition (14 November 2022). 🎉 This marks a significant step forward in ensuring robust hygiene standards for the growing insect production sector. As a science-backed industry, ensuring the highest possible safety standards is of utmost importance for IPIFF and our member companies. 🙏 Special thanks to the European Commission and Member States for their collaboration and constructive feedback throughout this process. While further amendments were made during the discussions, the endorsement reflects the collective effort and dedication of all stakeholders involved. A heartfelt thank you to all IPIFF members, especially the Task Force on Good Hygiene Practices, for their invaluable contributions to shaping this guide. Your hard work and expertise have been instrumental in achieving this milestone. 🙌 This comprehensive guide will serve as a critical resource to ensure safety and quality in insect production, promoting trust and growth in this innovative sector. 🐛✨ 📘 Check out the endorsed guide available on the Guidance platform of the European Commission: https://lnkd.in/gQbP-6Js The minutes of the PAFF Committee Meeting on Biological Safety of the Food Chain are available here: https://bit.ly/4fyVEtG The minutes of the PAFF Committee Meeting on Animal Nutrition can be found here: https://bit.ly/3Dq0L1S #InsectProduction #Sustainability #FoodSafety #FoodInnovation IPIFF (International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed) 

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Last week, the European Food Forum celebrated its 5th anniversary, and IPIFF's Deputy Secretary-General, Steven Barbosa, had the pleasure of attending the high-level event in Brussels. The European Food Forum is an independent, politically led non-partisan multistakeholder forum founded and governed by Members of the European Parliament. The forum aims to promote the civil dialogue on sustainable food systems between policymakers, food supply chain actors, civil society organisations, research and academia with the view to increasing transparency amongst all stakeholders involved in the agri-food chain. At this year's anniversary, the main topics included growth, innovation, as well as the importance of the dialogue between stakeholders to shape the agri-food system. Besides the participation of different Members of the European Parliament taking part in the governing of the European Food Forum, Seth Meyers, Chief Economist at the United States Department of Agriculture, delivered one of the keynotes. Mr Meyers addressed the importance of the EU-US agricultural relations. The EU insect sector can have a key role in the agri-food chain with the provision of animal feed, food products or organic soil fertiliser, strengthening EU farmers' resilience, and ensuring a level-playing field in the agri-food system. IPIFF (International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed)

Last week, IPIFF's Secretary-General Christophe Derrien and Scientific Advisor Zeynep Sinangil attended the consortium meeting for the PPS Insects/Packaging Materials project, coordinated by Wageningen University.   The high-level meeting presented an excellent opportunity to engage in insightful discussions with partners, focusing on innovative approaches to further enhance sustainability practices. We we happy to discuss the benefits of insects and their potential to contribute to Europe's resilient agri-food systems.   Following the meeting, the consortium had the chance to visit the Nijsen Company, one of the project partners. It was inspiring to witness first-hand their work on advancing sustainable practices within this collaborative initiative.   At IPIFF, we’re thrilled to be part of this impactful project, and look forward to sharing more updates and insights in the upcoming months. IPIFF (International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed)

Earlier this week, IPIFF's Deputy Secretary-General, Steven Barbosa, attended the EPP Congress of European Young Farmers, bringing together around 500 participants, with many young farmers from all over Europe, while the high-level event also attracted various Members of the European Parliament as speakers. The Congress addressed key challenges, such as water management and innovation, to ensure a resilient and sustainable EU agriculture. Moreover, attendees shared that generational renewal in agriculture is indeed a major challenge, considering that the number of farmers has decreased by around 30%, complemented by the fact that 31% of European farmers are above 65 years old. We truly believe that the EU insect sector can have a determinant role in increasing the generational renewal in agriculture. EU insect farming activities create economic opportunities by bridging existing agri-food chains and developing new segments, encompassing various applications—including human nutrition, animal feed, and soil fertiliser. Through these initiatives, we contribute to the creation of green jobs in rural areas, fostering a diverse skill set and a range of professional qualifications. IPIFF (International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed)