The goal of the OmniFeed project is to develop and validate an innovative system for feeding live insect larvae to laying hens and trout. The insect larvae will be produced through the utilization of food waste from retail, aiming to establish a sustainable and resource-efficient circular economy. The project contributes to the reduction of feed imports, improves animal health, and supports the closing of organic nutrient cycles.
The project will initially focus on fundamental technological developments, particularly the preprocessing container that prepares food waste for larval production. The emphasis will be on refining the concept and developing and testing new technological approaches. These steps are essential to increasing the efficiency and practical applicability of the overall system.
In a later phase of the project, a pilot plant will be established and operated at a user facility. This plant will serve to experimentally validate the developed technologies and processes. Under realistic conditions, key questions regarding feed efficiency, animal health, and system integration will be investigated. The findings from this pilot operation will directly inform further development and provide the foundation for future scaling of the technology.
By combining technological innovations with practical applications, the project aims to demonstrate that insect larvae can serve as a sustainable alternative to conventional animal feed. The initiative thus addresses societal challenges such as reducing food waste, ensuring feed supply, and strengthening the circular economy.
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