Tailing critical paths for integrating farming insect biomass to agribusiness entities

Department of Agribusiness and Supply Chain Management, Agricultural University of Athens, GR-32200, 1st km Old National Road Thiva-Elefsis, Thiva, Greece

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Abstract

This paper highlights key aspects of European legislation and critical bibliographical points related to insect rearing for animal feed and human consumption. According to current literature, insect- derived proteins are increasingly favored over traditional meat-based proteins. Achieving significant energy and water savings remains a primary goal, as these factors are essential for managing carbon and nitrogen cycles and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the agri-food sector. The gradual integration of nitrogen and insect-derived oily fats into the food chain is a realistic and attainable objective, supporting the expansion of sustainable practices within the agribusiness industry. This approach offers a promising pathway for advancing sustainability and resource efficiency in food production.