Global demand for food is expected to nearly double by 2050. Alternative proteins (AP) have been proposed as a sustainable solution to provide food security as natural resources become more depleted. However, the growth and consumer intake of AP remains
For the period January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2008, corn prices have averaged 3.25 dollar/bu and have moved acrossa 5.82 dollar range from a low of 1.56 dollar/bu to a high of 7.38 dollar/bu. Similarly, soybean meal over the same period has averaged 229.347 dollar ton with a ...
Glycerol as an appropriate feedstock for the synthesis of bacterial cellulose However, despite such manifestations of individual polyols, it is glycerol that has a clear advantage for the use as a raw material in the production of bacterial cellulose. Thus, in view of the large volume of glycerol...
they are still considered a small sector with a 42% decline in investment in 202212; APs are not widely appealing to many consumers. This is mainly due to their sensory characteristics, relatively high prices, consumer unfamiliarity, and unassured health consequences9,13,14,15...
Biomass production has developed significantly in the latest decades to meet the growing needs of the bioeconomy sector, a trend which is expected to continue in the near future to substitute dwindling fossil resources. Concerns were recently raised on the consequences of expanding feedstock production...
In future, maize and soybean meal on a worldwide basis will remain the major ingredients in poultry diets, although research on feedstuffs for partial replacement of these two will still be relevant, more so for home mixers. Focus on poultry science education and training, research and extension...
Significant efforts have recently been made in Denmark to develop a green biomass value chain, partly with the aim of reducing dependence on soybean meal imports by using processed green forages. Based on these, significant efforts have recently been made in Denmark to develop a green biomass ...