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U.S. Alternative Protein Innovation Gains Pace with Ÿnsect as
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Fusion42 · 30 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
A Fact.MR report projects the global insect protein market will grow from $817.6 million in 2026 to $3.86 billion by 2036, a 16.8% CAGR. Growth is driven by regulatory approvals and demand from the animal feed sector, which constitutes 48% of the market.
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The insect protein market has moved from niche experiment to an industrial-scale race. Your biggest customer is the animal feed industry, so proving you can deliver consistent, price-competitive volume is now the only game that matters.
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