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Protix opens insect protein production plant
BERGEN OP ZOOM, NETHERLANDS - Protix opened
its 14,000-square-meter insect protein processing plant on
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Bühler said it is proud to have supported Protix in reaching this milestone. In order to create a major impact on the
sustainability of the global supply of protein, many more
plants need to be built across the globe following this pioneering effort.
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Protix. "We are leading the way here, technically, operationally, and commercially. The new fully automated processing
solution provides a major quality increase with consistency
improvements. This opening of the new facility therefore
marks a major transition, not only for our company, but also
for the entire sector, and the markets we are producing for."
The plant produces protein meal and lipids that are used
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and processed in the facility are fed carefully selected organic
byproducts from local distilleries, food producers and vegetable collectors.
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Technology, sees a promising future for the new plant.
"Protix pioneered what many others only talk about - insect production at a truly industrial scale, with world-class
quality and safety standards," he said. "Congratulations on
this momentous achievement. We are proud to have played a
major part in this project and are looking forward to supporting Protix in their ambitious growth plan."
Protix has ventured into a growth market. An increased focus on sustainability, coupled with the rising costs of proteins,
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ingredients for animals are strong drivers for the emerging
insect industry. As a result, the sector has reported over $300
million of investments in 2018 alone.

"Protix is the most advanced insect company and has now
demonstrated that insect protein is a serious alternative source
of proteins for many applications," said Ian Roberts, chief
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have proof that insect protein can be produced on industrial
scale. Now we must scale this solution globally to realize a
more sustainable protein supply chain."
Insects are able to recover nutrients from organic residues
and bring them back into the food value chain, thereby contributing to a circular economy. Since no fertile land is needed
for their production, they are a promising and sustainable new
source compared to today's main alternatives.
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chosen to use are well suited for growth on large scale. Insects
can turn low-grade food waste into body mass quickly and
sustainably. They need very little room to grow, making for a
far smaller carbon footprint than alternative sources of protein.
For a video of the opening on June 11 with Protix and
Bühler's assessments of the future of the insect industry, visit:
http://bit.ly/Protix_Bühler

REMBE plans explosion safety days
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, U.S. - This year's
REMBE Explosion Safety Days will focus on the daily challenges in food, sweets, grain and convenience product plants
as well as soft drink factories and breweries.
The event is planned for Nov. 19-20 in Brilon, Germany.
Ing. Johannes Lottermann, director, explosion safety at
REMBE, is personally involved in upgrading plants to ATEX
and NFPA compliance in his daily business.

Together with his team, he has put together a comprehensive program with top ranking speakers and experts from all
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Among the highlights of the event is a live explosion demonstration staged in a typical plant set-up at the REMBE
Research + Technology Center GmbH.
For more information, visit www.rembe.us, e-mail
info@rembe.us or call 1.704.716.7022.

Protix opened its 14,000-square-meter insect protein processing plant in
the Netherlands. Photo courtesy of Bühler.

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