Qingdao Shengtong Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.

Over the past decade, insect ingredients have transformed from a fringe concept to commercial applications in North American animal nutrition. Unlike the earlier global focus on idealistic insect agriculture, the North American market has taken a pragmatic approach, emphasizing animal nutritional value, regulatory clarity, and targeted applications.

In aquaculture practice, fishmeal and black soldier fly larvae are not simply a matter of "one replacing the other," but rather a contest between the "gold standard" and a "functional challenger."

On December 3, 2025, the "2025 Unicorn Companies 500 Conference," themed "Innovation as the Core, Collaboration for Development," was held in Qingdao. At this grand event gathering cutting-edge global innovation forces, Xinong Kangyuan Bioengineering Co., Ltd., a company deeply rooted in the field of bioengineering for 23 years, was successfully recognized as a "2025 China Hidden Unicorn Company" thanks to its disruptive "waste-to-treasure" core technology and mature industrial solutions. This recognition is not only an authoritative endorsement of the company's technological strength but also signifies that the model of driving systemic agricultural transformation with green circular technology has been recognized as a key component of new quality productivity.

For example: When added at 10%, the egg production rate of laying hens increased by 20.3% compared to the fishmeal group, and the feed conversion ratio increased by 15.8%.

Insect protein exhibits significant functional health benefits in aquaculture, particularly in promoting growth, enhancing immunity, improving gut health, and reducing antibiotic dependence. The following is a detailed analysis:

Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae, as an insect protein source, are increasingly attracting attention in livestock and poultry feed. Their functional roles in breeding chickens (roosters and hens) are mainly reflected in the following aspects:

A comprehensive analysis of the functionality and feeding effects of defatted insect meal. In general, defatted insect meal is a functional feed ingredient that is high in protein, high in fat (even after defatting), and rich in a variety of essential amino acids and minerals. Its natural properties also provide excellent feeding effects. This detailed explanation is divided into two parts: 1. The functionality of functional defatted insect meal (using the most common defatted black soldier fly meal and yellow mealworm meal as examples) is primarily reflected in its nutritional composition.

The core functional advantages of black soldier fly insect protein are: 1. The combined action of natural ingredients—chitin, lauric acid, and antioxidant peptides—goes beyond single nutrient sources. 2. Targeted health issues address intestinal inflammation, parasites, and metabolic diseases. 3. Dual assurance of safety and sustainability aligns with future consumer and policy trends. While fishmeal remains irreplaceable in the omega-3 fatty acid (EPA/DHA) sector, black soldier fly insect protein can address these shortcomings through compounding technology, becoming a more comprehensive functional protein source.

Amidst the wave of innovation in the pet food industry, black soldier fly protein is emerging as an intriguing new ingredient. Research suggests that this insect protein not only offers a promising alternative to traditional animal protein but also provides a wealth of nutritional benefits and potential health benefits for pets. While human consumers remain hesitant about insect-based foods, dogs clearly need no convincing. In preference tests, dogs showed no significant difference in their acceptance of traditional and insect-based diets, demonstrating a natural adaptability to insect-based foods.