Eating insects could offer several dietary benefits like helping lower obesity levels, and is a great, affordable option that can help tackle food scarcity across the world. Insect-based foods might just be an international game changer, with the potential to cut the environmental impacts of global food systems by up to 80%. Whether […]

Erin Wilson-Rankin, a professor in UC-Riverside’s Entomology Department, shared why the practice of eating arthropods, or entomophagy, is gaining in popularity.

Studies have found that just six crickets meet a person’s daily protein needs.

MORIOKA (Kyodo) -- Research has shed light on a previously little-known insect-eating tradition in parts of the Tohoku region in Japan’s northeast, wh

Two entomologists share their insights on insects as a food source and why more people should consider including bugs in their diet.

They sing, they soar, they swarm, they… make for a tasty snack? Brood X cicadas have descended upon the Eastern United States for the first time in 17 years, and they’re showing up on some peoples’ plates. A dietitian weighs in.

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Market research suggests cricket casserole could soon be a more common menu item.

Whether you’re farming sheep or shrimp, the principles are similar, and optimizing the feed ration is critical.

Partnership with ADM to provide sustainable protein for feed, pet food

Dr. Anna Budny-Walczak from the Faculty of Biology and Animal Breeding has completed research on the use of insect larvae as an additive in dog food. The UPWr scientist hopes that these larvae will be a solution not only for animals with allergies but also for the environment, as meat production results in significant greenhouse gas emissions.

FarmInsect provides a decentralized method of insect-farming, allowing for onsite production of more sustainable animal feed, fishmeal and pet food.

Intersect Agriculture representatives spoke during CIFT’s September Agribusiness Forum.

They sing, they soar, they swarm, they… make for a tasty snack? Brood X cicadas have descended upon the Eastern United States for the first time in 17 years, and they’re showing up on some peoples’ plates. A dietitian weighs in.

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Market research suggests cricket casserole could soon be a more common menu item.

Whether you’re farming sheep or shrimp, the principles are similar, and optimizing the feed ration is critical.

Partnership with ADM to provide sustainable protein for feed, pet food

Hands up if you want to see cheese trolleys at every restaurant.

Clara Best, founder of food company Saved, believes that insect protein has the potential for widespread appeal in the UK market

They sing, they soar, they swarm, they… make for a tasty snack? Brood X cicadas have descended upon the Eastern United States for the first time in 17 years, and they’re showing up on some peoples’ plates. A dietitian weighs in.

click here to continue

Market research suggests cricket casserole could soon be a more common menu item.

Whether you’re farming sheep or shrimp, the principles are similar, and optimizing the feed ration is critical.

Partnership with ADM to provide sustainable protein for feed, pet food

It’s a new year with new people contributing to new and old problems. The overpopulation situation continues to explode. If this keeps up, it will be standing room only. Hmmm,

This dog treat company, which has won awards for its sustainable mealworm snacks, is eyeing up the human protein market

From oysters to chocolates, many foods are regularly touted as powerful aphrodisiacs. But if you really want to boost your libido, a new study suggests an unusual alternative.

With the world’s population on the rise and climate change intensifying, there’s an increasing need for sustainable protein alternatives. While plant-based “meat” and “dairy” have gained popularity, they’re not the sole green alternatives to traditional meat. Research from the University of Illin

Medical doctors have employed insects not just as an alternate source to animal and plant proteins, but to aid digestion and weight loss because of their high dietary fibre value.

New York chef Joseph Yoon says eating insects could not only be good for the planet, but also a culinary delight. Is he right?

After meatless Mondays, its time for black fly Fridays or Scorpion Sundays

Jose Avila, a James-Beard nominated Denver chef, got some backlash after posting about his insect-filled taco, but said diners have “killed” and enjoyed the savory bug platters.

MORIOKA (Kyodo) -- Research has shed light on a previously little-known insect-eating tradition in parts of the Tohoku region in Japan’s northeast, wh

Some may squirm at the idea of it but entomophagy, which is the practice of eating insects, is quite common in many traditional communities of India and not

Growing up in Samoya Village of Bungoma County in the Western part of Kenya, Elvis Wanjala has fond childhood memories of the rainy season, chasing and catching black-bellied winged termites in the rain.

Farming flies and cockroaches to ensure food security? Read on for some of the most fascinating insights on alternative agriculture in Africa. BY PAULA SLIER AND SASHA STAR ANY CHILD GROWING UP IN THE 90S — OR their parents, for that matter — will likely recall the scene from The Lion King where Tim…

They may come across as dirty, ugly and nasty creatures that transfer germs from one source to another, but they are worth more than that. According to the World Bank, insect farming could be the answer to the continent’s hunger, poverty, and ecological crisis.

Chicatanas, or flying leaf cutter ants, are a regional favorite.

There’s an edgy side to one of Mexico’s most compelling cities.

When it comes to unique culinary experiences, Mexico City never fails to surprise. One of the most popular delicacies in the city is chapulines or grasshoppers.

It is well known by all that Mexican gastronomy is one of the richest and best-known on the entire planet. The variety of dishes that can be found in all the states of the republic is not only gigantic but also very exotic. In Puebla, for example, is the origin of the huitlacoche, which although it…

SANTA MARIA ZACATEPEC, Mexico — The lads and boys gathered within the early morning darkness outdoors an Oxxo comfort retailer, eyeing a stretch of damp fields behind it. They handed out cigarettes, laughing as they tied plastic trash baggage round their legs, pulled on their headlamps and grabbed…

It’s hard for many Americans to stomach eating an insect but that does not mean they do not understand the value and the need. This video shows how you can h...

Would you eat bugs for a better environment?

For most of us eating insects and bugs as a meal may seem like the grossest thing ever, but around the world insects and bugs are some of the tastiest and most popular delicacies. Here’s a glimpse of some of the popular insect recipes around the world.

Derek Brown’s latest tasting will have both no- and low-alcohol options.
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NOVA takes a tasty look at insect foods that could benefit our health and our warming planet.

Selective breeding is not just for dogs or chickens. It can also be applied to black soldier flies, which are rapidly becoming just another domestic animal.

As a follow-up to the previous post, not all chitin and chitosan are exactly the same. Therefore, it is important to understand their properties, as affected by sources and extraction methods. A recent study contributes to this.

Biowaste from rice milling and sake production promises to create new opportunities for rice farmers and to boost sustainable growth in koi production.

Chitosan, which is a biological polymer that can be extracted from byproducts of black soldier fly farming, can be used to coat harvested strawberries, thus protecting them from rot.

So is any other food. However, a recent study showed that energetic value of black soldier fly products is similar to that of more traditional poultry feed ingredients.

Consumer support for regenerative agriculture goes down when they are asked to shoulder the extra cost of doing it, say Purdue researchers.

From more sustainable production methods to providing a healthy food source, insects could help feed a growing global population in a climate-friendly way

Insect farming is growing in popularity as an alternative to traditional livestock and feed production. A scholar evaluates what that means in terms of trillions of insect lives.

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Florida’s governor says he will “save our beef”, but a lab-grown meat firm calls it an assault on liberty.

Even small improvements to large-scale industrial processes may result in very considerable gains in productivity. Recent study describes developing a mathematical model to help optimizing environmental conditions for maximum egg-laying by black soldier fly adults. While it remains to be seen how this model performs across a wide range of black soldier fly rearing operations, it is great that the scientific community proactively addresses this issue as insect farming is entering the agricultural mainstream.

They sing, they soar, they swarm, they… make for a tasty snack? Brood X cicadas have descended upon the Eastern United States for the first time in 17 years, and they’re showing up on some peoples’ plates. A dietitian weighs in.

click here to continue

Market research suggests cricket casserole could soon be a more common menu item.

Whether you’re farming sheep or shrimp, the principles are similar, and optimizing the feed ration is critical.

Partnership with ADM to provide sustainable protein for feed, pet food

They sing, they soar, they swarm, they… make for a tasty snack? Brood X cicadas have descended upon the Eastern United States for the first time in 17 years, and they’re showing up on some peoples’ plates. A dietitian weighs in.

click here to continue

Market research suggests cricket casserole could soon be a more common menu item.

Whether you’re farming sheep or shrimp, the principles are similar, and optimizing the feed ration is critical.

Partnership with ADM to provide sustainable protein for feed, pet food

Arla Foods Ingredients partners with ENORM, Northern Europe’s largest insect farm, in a partnership that will significantly reduce food waste.

Chitin (kai’tin) and healthy fats from insects appear to contribute to healthy gut microbiota and are strong sources of protein and nutrients, according to a paper co-authored by a Colorado State University researcher and published in Nature Food.

Insect-based animal feeds and their by-products could represent a $250 million to $1.2 billion opportunity for Nigeria by 2030.

26 Jun 2023 --- The leading ag-tech company Nutrition Technologies has announced Bunge Ventures as its new investor – a leading global agribusiness, food, feed and ingredients company.

Crickets are about 65% protein, which means that when they’re milled (ground down), they turn into a powder or flour that’s high in protein, too.

There are tons of crickets seeming to overtake Austin, and while they can be a nuisance, they can also be a beneficial snack.

A fly farm, the first of its kind in the Himalayan region, is helping women who are economically vulnerable in a small village in Nepal

Spooky season is upon us, but at three Mexican restaurants in Miami, creepy crawlies are on the menu all year round. By creepy crawls, we<a class=“excerpt-read-more” href=“https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/creepy-yummy-3-mexican-restaurants-in-miami-dade-invite-diners-to-try-out-menu-items-w…

When it comes to unique culinary experiences, Mexico City never fails to surprise. One of the most popular delicacies in the city is chapulines or grasshoppers.

A Scotch whiskey tasting night held Edinburgh, Scotland, served ‘edible’ insects - including crickets, locusts, mealworms, and a scorpion

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) hosted an ‘unusual’ tasting event, which paired edible insects with different varieties of Scotch.

Jose Avila, a James-Beard nominated Denver chef, got some backlash after posting about his insect-filled taco, but said diners have “killed” and enjoyed the savory bug platters.