Why hasn’t bug farming scaled despite huge investment and subsidies? A look at the technical, cost and market realities behind its struggle.
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Bug farming has a scaling problem
Insect farms hoped to tap into protein markets, particularly for animal feed, but around the world companies have hit financial difficulties in 2025
Merit bankruptcy proceedings begin
Winnipeg-based Merit Functional Foods filed for bankruptcy in October after being in receivership since 2023
Winnipeg-based Merit Functional Foods filed for bankruptcy in October after being in receivership since 2023
Targeting plant-based exports to Asia
Single ‘Asian consumer’ doesn’t, exist market analyst says; Canadian exporters to get help targeting diverse Asian food markets
Single ‘Asian consumer’ doesn’t exist, market analyst says; Canadian exporters to get help targeting diverse Asian food markets
Better pork eating is key to boosting consumption
A new U.S. report calls for revamped pork genetics, new products and better marketing; the Canadian industry should consider what that means for them and their future direction
A new U.S. report calls for revamped pork genetics, new products and better marketing. The Canadian industry, which supplies the U.S. with a lot of live pigs, should consider what that means for their future direction.
Protein Industries Canada to fund scale-up of domestic processing
A new pot of cash will help Canadian food processors reformulate products or create new goods for the domestic market in the face of trade uncertainty, Protein Industries Canada (PIC) announced Thursday.
Insect protein facility coming to Saskatoon
Company looks to take black soldier fly opportunities to next level
NRGene and Swiss technology group Bühler partner to create North America Insect Centre to further research and industry foothold of insect-derived protein for livestock feed, using black soldier fly.
Protein symposium flags need for problem solvers
Panel discussion identifies lack of breadth, gaps in soft skills in hires
Panel at Manitoba protein symposium says soft skills like critical thinking among the gaps seen in employees.
Plant-based protein navigates market reckoning
PROTEIN | Improved taste, texture and value are hoped to make the sector more competitive
Lessons have been learned from the downturn in the plant-based protein marketplace, including what could have been done differently when it came to marketing, product development and consumer expectations.
Faba bean research means high protein, less gas
The process of breaking down faba beans is an important sustainability tool, scientist says
[UPDATED: Mar. 5, 2024] Let’s get the obvious part out of the way. By separating “the good stuff” (protein, starch and dietary fibre) from faba beans, a University of Alberta researcher has improved on a process that minimizes human flatulence from eating them. That issue has long been a deterrent to mass acceptance of the
Protein advancement hub launches
ProteinMB designed to provide dedicated resources, staff for sector advancement
An organization pitched as the future “hub and voice” of Manitoba’s protein sector marked its official launch Nov. 2. “The protein industry needs strong, united voices, and places to bring thought leaders together to grow our global market share,” said Greg Cherewyk, president of Pulse Canada, in an Oct. 27 release. Why it matters: The
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