Insect Production for Animal Feed: A Multiple Case Study in Brazil

Jaqueline Geisa Cunha Gomes (), Marcelo Tsuguio Okano, Edson Luiz Ursini and Henry de Castro Lobo dos Santos
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Jaqueline Geisa Cunha Gomes: UNIP—Graduate Program in Production Engineering, Universidade Paulista, São Paulo 04026-002, Brazil
Marcelo Tsuguio Okano: UNIP—Graduate Program in Production Engineering, Universidade Paulista, São Paulo 04026-002, Brazil
Edson Luiz Ursini: UNICAMP—College of Technology, State University of Campinas, Limeira 13484-332, Brazil
Henry de Castro Lobo dos Santos: UNICAMP—College of Technology, State University of Campinas, Limeira 13484-332, Brazil

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 14, 1-15

Abstract: The production of insects as a sustainable protein source represents an innovation for animal feed. The objective of this research is to analyze the value chain of the use of edible insects in animal feed in Brazil through the framework of SWOT, the business model sustainable canvas, and a multiple case study, highlighting the sustainability characteristics. A qualitative approach of the descriptive exploratory type was used, and the multiple case study identified the actors in the chain and how value is generated. The young age of the sector explains the characteristics observed in the Brazilian chain, such as a large development deficit in terms of financing, technology and the qualification of human resources; a disorganized supply chain and supplier structure; and efforts undertaken by regulatory agencies to promote the development of regulations relating to the production and use of insects in animal feed, which, in turn, will lead those wishing to participate in this innovative venture into research and development in the area. Brazil’s edible insect supply chain can become a more significant aspect of sustainable agriculture by closing nutrient and energy loops, promoting food security and minimizing climate change and biodiversity losses, all of which are associated with the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Keywords: value chain; edible insects; insect cultivation; animal nutrition (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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