UK lags behind on insects as feed

With the industry looking for alternatives to soya in animal feed, Cedric Porter takes a look at the potential for insects as feed and food in the UK

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UK lags behind on insects as feed

With the industry looking for alternatives to soya in animal feed, Cedric Porter takes a look at the potential for insects as feed and food in the UK The UK is losing out on opportunities to feed insects...

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