19 November 2020 - ADM and insect feed producer InnovaFeed have announced a collaboration to build an insect protein production site, in Decatur, Illinois. This will mark InnovaFeed’s first international construction project.
The facility will be owned and operated by InnovaFeed and will co-locate with ADM’s Decatur corn processing complex, with ADM supplying raw materials, waste heat and more.
Construction is slated to begin in 2021, pending necessary permitting and approvals. When complete, the plant is expected to have an annual production capacity of 60,000 tonnes of animal feed protein derived from Hermetia Illucens. The plant will also have the capability to produce 20,000 tonnes per year of oils for poultry and swine rations as well as 400,000 tonnes of fertilizer.
Clement Ray, CEO and co-founder of InnovaFeed, commented: "We are very pleased to launch this ambitious project, working alongside ADM and Illinois state partners as InnovaFeed expands to provide sustainable solutions to meet the fast growing demand for insect feed in the US and worldwide … Our new operations in Illinois, a global leader and destination for agriculture, will allow us to take the next steps to innovate and grow our business."
"At a time when the demand for animal feed protein is steadily increasing, insect farming stands out as a true solution for the future," added Chris Cuddy, ADM senior vice president and president of the company’s Carbohydrate Solutions business. "We’re excited to work with InnovaFeed on this ambitious project.”