Insects could help boost the immune system

Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) forecasts worldwide protein shortages by 2050 and Europe wants to be less dependent on massive soy imports and reduce global overfishing for fishmeal. That is why Wageningen Livestock Research is doing research on insects as a protein source for the poultry industry. There are several companies in the world who use insects in animal feed. However, in Europe this is restricted by the EU by the ban on PAP (Processed Animal Protein). Restrictions were set i