Aquaculture America 2020

February 9 - 12, 2020

Honolulu, Hawaii

POTENTIAL OF BLACK SOLDIER FLY Hermetia illucens AS A SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF PROTEIN FOR AQUACULTURE DIETS: SUPPLY, PERFORMANCE, AND FUNCTIONALITY

Andrew Vickerson, Enterra Feed Corporation, 7383 216 street, Langley, BC V2Y 2S3
Tel: 604-888-4327 ext 708  Email: Avickerson@enterrafeed.com
 

As  the world population grows, global food production will need to increase far beyond current volumes without depleting resources .  A possible solution is to harness the power of insects paired with  aquaculture which may alleviate some pressures on  natural resources. This presentation discusses the  capacity of  a commercial insect producer:  Enterra Feed Corporation, to supply a sustainable  alternative  source of protein to the aquaculture industry currently, and projections for the future.

Insect ingredients for aquatic nutrition have a promising future  based on their feed value, differentiation to end consumers, and functional benefits for efficient fish production. The ability of insect ingredients to supplement less sustainable proteins has been tested without compromising growth or efficiency in a variety of aquatic species including Arctic charr, Tilapia, and sturgeon. Examples of possible functional benefits will be discussed in a review of current research , including effects to intestinal microbiota and gut morphology.