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Lumpy skin disease is mainly insect-borne, causing fever, skin nodules, weakness and reduced milk production. It does not affect humans.

The plan will close safety and regulatory gaps that could otherwise slow the wider adoption of insect-based ingredients in animal feed.

The new subsidiary will invest in building an aquaculture feed production facility in Ecuador, formalising a project TFM first announced in February 2027.

The certification strengthens BioMar’s ability to supply ASC-conforming feed to aquaculture producers, including seabass and seabream farmers across the Mediterranean region.

The development signals a shift from insect-feed pilots to integrated commercial-scale production.

The partnership will help prove what millions of pet families already know: pets do not just make life better; they make us healthier.

Uzbekistan was selected as the 2026 host because of its growing importance as a regional milling and flour hub.

Thailand’s fast-growing pet food industry and position as the world’s second-largest exporter make it a key growth market for Purina.

The investment will expand production capacity, meet growing demand and strengthen supply resilience in growing feed markets.

The project will be the largest aquaculture installation of Coldep’s Vacuum Air Lift (VAL) technology delivered worldwide to date.