{"id":104264,"date":"2022-02-08T07:19:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T06:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=104264"},"modified":"2022-02-07T12:46:35","modified_gmt":"2022-02-07T11:46:35","slug":"ynsect-launches-ynfabre-the-worlds-first-industrial-programme-dedicated-to-beetle-genetics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/ynsect-launches-ynfabre-the-worlds-first-industrial-programme-dedicated-to-beetle-genetics\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0178nsect Launches \u0178nfabre, the world\u2019s first industrial programme dedicated to beetle genetics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p><strong>The sequencing of the mealworm genome represents an innovative breakthrough for the structure of the insect farming industry, based on enhanced breeds of insects stemming from a particular selection process. \u0178nsect thus continues to evolve, restating its intention to see France become a world leader in the market for the production and selection of farmed insects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104266\" width=\"384\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/image-1.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/image-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/image-1-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/image-1-400x225.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><figcaption>\u00a9 \u0178nsect<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0178nsect, a certified B Corp company and world leader in producing insect-based ingredients, announces the launch of \u0178NFABRE, the first industrial genomic selection programme applied to mass insect farming. More specifically, the programme brings together a number of fields of expertise and powerful innovations in developing phenotyping tools (biological trait characterization) and genotyping tools (identification of genomic variation), mathematical models and industrial processes. The \u0178NFABRE project looks set to enable the creation of pioneering units that will both select and multiply high-performing, resilient insect breeds and help further our understanding of insect biology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A breakthrough programme resulting from combined expertise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the meeting point between industry and R&amp;D, the \u0178NFABRE programme is supported by a consortium of companies established in their field, and a benchmark public laboratory. The CEA-Genoscope brings know-how in sequencing and genetics of mealworms to \u0178nsect\u2019s leadership in the processing and breeding of insects; APREX Solutions their digital imaging\/video analysis tools powered by artificial intelligence; and Thermo Fisher Scientific their high-throughput sequencing and genotyping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme has received&nbsp;<strong>\u20ac4.34M&nbsp;<\/strong>in funding, as part of the call for \u201cCompetitiveness Structuring Projects\u201d as part of the State\u2019s Investments for the Future Policy (IFP) being managed by BPI. It was fostered by the support of the French poultry and aquaculture breeder\u2019s union (SYSAAF) and received a twofold endorsement: from the Vitagora competitiveness hub, and the Agri-Food Sector Strategic Committee. This programme, a world first, enables real synergies for the dissemination and acceptance of emerging breakthroughs in the industry, within the scientific community, and among decision-makers and society generally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0178NFABRE represents a further development of various genetics projects that have already been run by \u0178nsect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Through selection, \u0178nsect has identified a strain of Buffalo worm allowing growth that is 25% faster than that of the original strain. This rapid growth increases the farms\u2019 output as well as resource efficiency. This project will facilitate the identification of other improvements for a more efficient and economical use of resources.<\/li><li>The assembly of the genome, published as \u201cChromosome-scale assembly of the yellow mealworm genome \u2013 A high-quality reference genome for&nbsp;<em>Tenebrio molitor<\/em>&nbsp;breeding and sustainable production\u201d&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ynsect.com\/en\/ynsect-launches-ynfabre-the-worlds-first-industrial-programme-dedicated-to-beetle-genetics\/#_ftn1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">[1]<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cThe genome obtained by the CEA in collaboration with Ynsect, using cutting-edge methods, is of exceptional quality, with DNA sequence lengths almost as long as the chromosomes themselves. This is a major breakthrough for the sector, enabling us to begin unprecedented studies on the relationship between genes. We are at the start of a new science of this beetle and have little doubt that new properties of our insect, particularly in the fields of nutrition and &nbsp;health, are set to be discovered over the coming months and years\u201d&nbsp;<\/em>states Thomas Lefebvre, Ynsect\u2019s Director R&amp;D BioTech Innovations.<\/p><p><em>\u201cThe \u0178NFABRE project deepens our knowledge of insect genetics, especially that of mealworms, an alternative and sustainable source of food protein. It will contribute to the excellence of the French insect cultivation, spearheaded by Ynsect. We are very happy to be implementing this substantial support from the Investments for the Future Programme\u201d,<\/em>&nbsp;affirms Ariane Voyatzakis, Head of Agrifoods, and Michel Daigney, Head of Chemicals and Environment within Bpifrance\u2019s innovation department.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A sustainable, structural vision for the French entomoculture sector<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u0178NFABRE project aims to help provide tangible answers to food security issues and have a real environmental impact in line with French, European and international sustainability programmes (EU Green Deal, FOOD 2030, COP21, FAO SDGs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cThe recognition and funding received by this project have been unprecedented and underline the strategic importance of genetics in \u0178nsect\u2019s development. With \u0178NFABRE, we are taking part in a new breakthrough approach to bring about new cutting-edge technologies and advance scientific knowledge of insects. \u0178NFABRE is also a major and structural programme that has the potential to help strengthen France and \u0178nsect\u2019s leadership in insect breeding even as global competition is intensifying\u201d,&nbsp;<\/em>\u0178nsect\u2019s CEO, Antoine Hubert, added.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This new approach led by \u0178nsect is expected to form part of the backbone in developing the proteins of the future. France is both a pioneer and a world economic and technological leader in insect breeding and processing, and this is driven by \u0178nsect. The ambition of the programme is to ensure priority and ownership of the best insect breeds for producing top-quality proteins for consumption, and to give these breeds a competitive advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An effective industrial and economic network<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following on from cutting-edge research work, the first \u0178NFABRE selection and multiplication unit is to be set up in France and operational by 2026. Each \u0178NFABRE unit has the potential to supply 5 \u0178nSTARS (\u0178nsect vertical production farms) with reproductive insects, and will provide for a +15% increase in productivity in the first year, whilst &nbsp;ensuring greater resistance to disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the design phase, the project has the potential for 10 additional hires, just to ensure the smooth running of the programme. In line with projections, each YNFABRE built is forecasted to create nearly 40 jobs. The increase in productivity in \u0178NFABRE industrial farms will also enable the creation of 50 additional direct jobs per farm, over a 10-year cooperation period. An estimated 150 further indirect jobs are also anticipated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A balanced selection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Principles of genomic selection, based on the characterization of several biological traits (phenotyping) and on genome mapping (genotyping), lie at the heart of the \u0178NFABRE programme. It places the project at the forefront of animal breeding technologies, and marks a clear progress from traditional programmes, focusing on the largest individuals reproduction by mass selection, but resulting in a deterioration of survival rates. The balanced selection focused on 4 complementary key traits of interest for insect farming which concern growth, reproduction, feed conversion and disease resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ynsect.com\/en\/ynsect-launches-ynfabre-the-worlds-first-industrial-programme-dedicated-to-beetle-genetics\/#_ftnref1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">[1]<\/a>&nbsp;<em>FABrique de REproducteur d\u2019\u0178nsect \u2013<\/em>&nbsp;(\u0178nsect\u2019s FActory of BREeders)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cChromosome-scale assembly of the yellow mealworm genome \u2013 A high-quality reference genome for\u00a0<em>Tenebrio molitor<\/em>\u00a0breeding and sustainable production\u201d by Evangelia Eleftherion, Jean-Marc Aury, Beno\u00eet Vacherie, Benjamin Istace, Caroline Belser, Benjamin Noel, Yannick Moret, Thierry Rigaud, Fabrice Berro, Sona Gasparian, Karine Labadie-Bretheau, Thomas Lefebvre, Mohammed-Amin Madou <a href=\"https:\/\/open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu\/articles\/1-94\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu\/articles\/1-94<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About \u0178nsect<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0178nsect is the world leader in the production of protein and natural insect fertilizers. Founded in 2011 in Paris, France, by both scientists and environmental activists, Next40 and B Corp-certified, the company processes insects into high-end, high-value ingredients for pets, fish, plants and humans. From its purpose-built state-of-the-art farms, \u0178nsect offers a long-term, sustainable, organic solution to accelerate protein and plant consumption. \u0178nsect uses pioneering proprietary technology covered by 341 patents across 41 patent families, to produce Molitor and Buffalo mealworms and worms on climate and biodiversity-friendly, vertical farms. \u0178nsect runs two production sites, one in Dole, France (commissioned 2016), one in the Netherlands (2017), and a third site, the world\u2019s largest vertical farm, in Amiens in France, is currently under construction. The company, which employs 250 people, has raised around $ 425 million from major global investment funds, banks and public bodies and exports its products around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The sequencing of the mealworm genome represents an innovative breakthrough for the structure of the insect farming industry, based on enhanced breeds of insects stemming from a particular selection process. \u0178nsect thus continues to evolve, restating its intention to see France become a world leader in the market for the production and selection of farmed [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","nova_meta_subtitle":"The \u0178NFABRE programme aims to develop high-precision phenotyping tools for the next generation of the group\u2019s breeders, which will secure the supply of larvae to the group\u2019s insects farms","footnotes":""},"categories":[5572],"tags":[5796,15638,12620,12417],"supplier":[19792,19794,3021,19791],"class_list":["post-104264","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bio-based","tag-biotechnology","tag-fertilizers","tag-gmo","tag-proteins","supplier-cea-genoscope","supplier-syndicat-des-selectionneurs-avicoles-et-aquacoles-francais-sysaaf","supplier-thermo-fisher-scientific-brahms-gmbh","supplier-ynsect-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104264","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=104264"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104264\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=104264"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=104264"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=104264"},{"taxonomy":"supplier","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/supplier?post=104264"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}