French retail group Auchan has formed a strategic partnership with BioMar and Innovafeed to boost the use of insect meal in aquaculture. This collaboration marks a significant step for sustainable aquaculture, as it’s the first time that insect protein will be integrated into shrimp feed on a large scale, specifically with BioMar Ecuador. Insect ProteinAnnounced at the Global Shrimp Forum, this initiative highlights insect protein as a sustainable and resilient option for shrimp-farming. BioMar’s research found that it can replace an equivalent ingredient in shrimp feed, securing its position and current price in the market. “It was important to design a scalable model that leverages the unique functional benefits of the black soldier fly in shrimp feed.