Feed Planet Magazine Issue-Sayı: 31 July/August - Temmuz-Ağustos 2021

48 INTERVIEW • RÖPORTAJ FEED PLANET / JULY - AUGUST 2021 • TEMMUZ - AĞUSTOS 2021 waste from the food industry serves as feed for the in- sects. In turn, the insects are processed into sustainable ingredients like proteins and lipids. These nutrients are used by Protix's customers as nutritious ingredients in various animal feed applications. Insect ingredients are more sustainable ingredients than soy or fishmeal and help prevent overfishing and deforestation for soy cul- tivation. Insects are a natural food source for fish, chickens, pigs and other animals. We reintroduce this natural in- gredient in the agri-food sector. Protix contributes to a food system that is in balance with nature. COVID-19 seems to have ruined all these “zero hun- ger” targets of the UN for 2030. However, I think the international organization will modify and renew its target on this issue aftermath of the pandemic. What role do you think the use of the insect as feed can play in this immense and benevolent target? Insects are nature’s most powerful upcyclers and are the missing link in our food system. They can help cre- ate a circular food system and enable us to move from a resource depleting linear system of production. Insects have the amazing ability to turn low-grade food waste into valuable high-end proteins and fats. Circular, soy- free and locally produced and sold: insects have a low ecological footprint and are the perfect sustainable alter- native to regular protein sources. Proteins are essential parts of every diet and are con- sumed by both humans and animals. As the world popula- tion grows, prosperity increases and consumption patterns change, the demand for protein increases significantly. It is estimated the demand will grow by 50% by 2050. The current AgroFood industry is struggling to meet this ever- growing demand and the production results in various neg- ative effects, like deforestation, overfishing, an increased ecological footprint, and food waste. New and innovative alternatives are highly necessary to bridge this protein gap and deal with global problems including food waste. Insect proteins can play a crucial role in dealing with these issues. AUTHORIZATION OF INSECT MEAL IN POULTRY AND PIG FEED IS GREAT NEWS Within the EU framework, insects were already al- lowed to be used in pet food and aquaculture feed. And recently, Europe approved the authorization of insect meal in poultry and pig feed. How do you think this new development will affect the industry? Should we expect further authorizations in the future? The EU approval of the authorization of insect meal in poultry and pig feed is great news and an important step for circular agriculture. müşterileri tarafından çeşitli hayvan yemi uygulamalarında bes- leyici bileşenler olarak kullanılmaktadır. Böcek bileşenleri soya veya balık unundan daha sürdürülebilir bileşenlerdir ve aşırı avlanmayı ve ormanları tahrip etmeyi azaltmaya yardımcı olur. Böcekler; balık, tavuk, domuz ve diğer hayvanlar için doğal bir besin kaynağıdır. Bu doğal maddeyi tarım-gıda sektörüne yeniden sunuyoruz. Protix, doğa ile dengeli bir gıda sistemine katkıda bulunuyor. COVID-19, 2030 için BM'nin “sıfır açlık” hedefini alt üst etmiş görünüyor. Ancak uluslararası örgütün pan- demi sonrasında bu konudaki hedefini değiştireceğini ve yenileyeceğini düşünüyorum. Bu muazzam ve in- sancıl hedefe ulaşılması için böceğin yem olarak kulla- nılması nasıl bir rol oynayabilir? Böcekler, doğanın en güçlü dönüştürücüleridir ve gıda sistemimizin eksik halkasıdır. Döngüsel bir gıda sistemi oluşturmaya yardımcı olabilirler ve kaynakları tüketen doğrusal bir üretim sisteminden kurtulmamızı sağlaya- bilirler. Böcekler, düşük dereceli gıda atıklarını değerli yüksek kaliteli proteinlere ve yağlara dönüştürme ko-