Global Scans · Animals · Weekly Summary

• [New] As the global population dynamics shift, adopting innovative and sustainable food sources like insect-based proteins will be crucial to ensuring food security and economic stability in the affected regions. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] In low-income countries, insect meal presents an opportunity for sustainable protein production, reducing dependency on imported feed and supporting local economies, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The potential of insect-based proteins generates significant multiplier effects at both regional and global levels. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] With appropriate regulatory support and technological advancements, insect-based proteins have the potential to significantly contribute to global food security and sustainability efforts. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Global demand for animal-based foods is projected to increase by nearly 70% by 2050 due to population growth and rising incomes, placing immense pressure on land and water resources. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Warming oceans, acidification and shifting species distributions are already disrupting fisheries worldwide, threatening the communities that depend on them. Inter Press Service
• [New] Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens national and international fish stocks, ocean ecosystems, and global markets. SeafoodNews
• [New] If realized, the forecast for the 2026 total Alaska commercial salmon harvest will be approximately 125.5 million fish - nearly 40% fewer than last year. SeafoodNews
• [New] Although most of the 14 insect species are projected to benefit from larger areas of suitable climate in Canada over the next 20 years, there are interesting exceptions: European oak borer, brown spruce longhorned beetle, and winter moth. Center for Invasive Species Prevention
• [New] South Africa combines thrilling attractions, wildlife experiences, family entertainment, and diverse adventure tourism opportunities. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] With a long runway ahead, the animal health industry is projected to grow from $42 billion in 2025 to $60 billion in the next decade. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] Fortress has brought production costs down to a point where locally produced insect products in Europe could compete with landed product from Asia and potentially even come in below fishmeal pricing. AgFunderNews
• [New] Ongoing monitoring of mosquito density and insecticide resistance, combined with elimination of breeding sites through patriotic health campaigns and a One Health approach, will reduce transmission risk at its source. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Ingredients such as meat, fish, poultry, grains, and specialty proteins are subject to fluctuations due to seasonal availability, geopolitical tensions, and global supply chain disruptions. Persistence Market Research
• [New] While Michigan's rivers provide drinking water for millions and an abundance of recreational opportunities, they struggle with widespread E. coli and PFAS pollution, development pressure, legacy contamination that makes fish unsafe to eat and a host of other challenges. Insurance Journal
• [New] Partisan disagreements over funding for nutrition programs, pesticide preemption, and language aimed at counteracting California's Proposition 12 animal welfare policies will make passage of a summer Farm Bill challenging. Organic Farmers Association
• [New] There's $50 million for the Drake Brockman Drive Duplication at Gininderry and $30 million in 2026-27 towards the construction of a new animal welfare campus for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in the Australian Capital Territory. David Pocock - Independent Senator for the ACT
• [New] Dorset's lowland heath is one of the UK's most threatened landscapes, home to a rich mix of rare plants, reptiles, insects, birds and mammals. Dorset Council
• [New] In Amsterdam, Artis Amsterdam Royal Zoo and partners are monitoring the migration of Critically Endangered European eels, generating data that helps remove barriers to movement and restore one of Europe's most threatened fish species. WAZA - World's Leading Zoos And Aquariums
• PhageLab: A biotech example with bacteriophage-based solutions for animal health, which points to Chile's science-based startup potential. Mean CEO's BLOG
• The shifting trend towards the consumption of cultured meat can secure 10% of natural meat by 2030 and 35% by 2040, which is quite an interesting factor to quickly transform into the new changes in producing meat using animal cells in laboratories. Market Data Forecast

Last updated: 21 June 2026