Innovafeed Achieves Recognition for Sustainable Insect-Based Ingredients

Innovafeed, a frontrunner in the production of insect-derived ingredients for various applications such as pet food, animal feed, and plant nutrition, has announced a significant milestone. The company has received validation for its Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data from the Global Feed LCA Institute (GFLI), which is renowned for maintaining the world’s leading database in the animal feed ingredients sector.

A Testament to Robustness and Environmental Credibility

This validation serves as a testament to the environmental credibility and robustness of Innovafeed’s industrial-scale insect-based ingredients. The validation confirms that the LCA data covering insect protein, oil, and frass (an organic fertilizer) meets GFLI’s stringent methodology, which aligns with international standards set forth by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the European Union.

Supporting Sustainable Food Systems

GFLI is dedicated to creating a global, harmonized database that facilitates credible, transparent, and comparable assessments of the environmental footprint associated with animal feed ingredients and products. The inclusion of Innovafeed’s validated data is expected to enhance the accuracy of environmental assessments in the insect sector, thereby promoting its vital role in the transition toward more sustainable livestock practices.

An Important Step for the Insect Protein Industry

This achievement marks a significant leap forward in fostering transparency and credibility within the insect protein industry. It showcases the scientific robustness of Innovafeed’s approach and its positive impact in tackling pressing climate and food system sustainability challenges. The recognition positions insect-based ingredients as an innovative option for diversifying protein sources while alleviating the pressure on natural resources.

Next Steps and Future Contributions

The validated data from Innovafeed is set to be incorporated into the GFLI database during its next update, scheduled for June 2026. This integration is poised to further empower Innovafeed’s role in the collective mission to enhance the environmental performance of animal nutrition on a global scale.

Statements from Innovafeed Leadership

Maye Walraven, Chief Business Officer and Chief Impact Officer, expressed that:

“This major milestone, eagerly awaited by all our customers, provides tangible proof of the impact of Innovafeed’s model, which is designed to transform agri-food value chains and accelerate their transition toward more resilient and responsible systems.”

Enzo Ballestra, Chief of Staff and Impact Manager, added:

“We are extremely proud to join this global database after nearly 18 months of rigorous validation and review. Beyond our internal impact communications, this recognition gives our model global, harmonized legitimacy across the entire industry.”

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