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Life Cycle Assessment of UK Insect Protein Production for Pig and Poultry Feed

Awarded 30 Jul 2023

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Awarded30 Jul 2023
Value£74,051.30
AgencyDEFRA
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2y 3mo ago1y term
Awarded 30 July 2023Expired 29 July 2024

DEFRA awarded a contract to Ricardo-AEA Ltd for a life cycle assessment of UK insect protein production processes for pig and poultry feed.

The contract value was £74,051.3.

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