from American Media Periscope:

Meat-packing giant Tyson Foods has announced that it is partnering with an insect ingredient company to construct a bug processing facility in the U.S.

Tyson announced on Tuesday that it is buying a stake in the Netherlands-based Protix BV, according to Bloomberg.

“The companies will also form a joint venture to build and operate a US facility that will produce bug-based meal and oil, which are typically used in fish feed and dog food.”

Founded in 2009, Protix currently supplies its insect products to pet food makers such as Nestle SA and Mars Inc. The new U.S. plant “still doesn’t have a site and won’t be ready before 2025,” Bloomberg reported.