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Extrusion solutions for RAS feed production Jens Stengaard and Spencer Lawson, Wenger Manufacturing, Inc.
The population of the world is growing at a steady pace. The current population, according to the United Nations website, is roughly 7.6 billion people. By 2050, it is expected that the global population will approach 9.8 billion people. If the numbers are examined further, one could make the argument that the world’s population is experiencing a net increase of approximately 8,600 people per hour (+/- 208,000 per day). If someone were to ask, what does the entire population have in common? The most basic and simplistic answer would be … Everyone eats! Clearly, an individual’s diet is dependent on several factors. These factors could include but are not limited to,
geographic location and economics. In a hypothetical scenario, someone could say that due to the quality of life increasing in certain parts of the globe, people are desiring a higher quality protein. In many parts of the world, poultry, swine and beef are the top proteins of choice. However, someone could make the argument that consuming fish is preferred over the previously mentioned protein sources and as aquaculture is predicted to supply the majority of aquatic dietary protein in 2050, it will be necessary for aquaculture to deliver a significantly enhanced volume of food in a sustainable manner.
Aquafeed: Advances in Processing & Formulation Vol 12 Issue 4 2020
