Insects to Feed the World Conference
The Insects to Feed the World Conference 2022 will provide a venue for intellectual and enlightening discussions of ideas. The conference program will be broad in topics.
Today's keynote speaker at the start of the afternoon was Mohammed Ashour. Mr. Ashour, the co-founder, and CEO of Aspire... GENERAL ENTOMOPHAGY
PIONEERS
ENTOMOPHAGY PRODUCTS
ICE AND SPICE! CHILLIES AND EDIBLE BUGS GIVE NEW RANGE OF ADULT LOLLIES A REFRESHING KICK! - Verge Magazine
Altos Tequila has launched a range of margarita-based ice lollies featuring herbs, chillies and edible bugs following new research which reveals that British adults have more adventurous tastes today than at any other time in history. The tequila brand polled 2,000 UK adults in the study which shine…
NUTRITION
New Research Reveals That Insect Protein Can Slow Weight Gain and Boosts Health Status
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
EDIBLE INSECT CHEFS
EDIBLE INSECT PET FOOD
TRADITIONAL FOOD
Big Bucks For Big Bugs: The Hot New Items On The Menu In Africa
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…
Cockroach farming: Africa’s “new oil” to look out for | Africanews
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.
MEXICAN CUISINE
2023 Edible Insect Festival in Mexico city -
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…
Are grasshoppers as scrumptious as ham? Mexico’s insect hunters would really like you to seek out out - Live Theatre UK
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…
FEATURED
10 Insects that are popular delicacies around the world | The Times of India
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.
SCIENCE
Chitin from consuming insects can help both gut microbiota and global health
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.
ENTOMOPHAGY COMPANIES
INSECT AGRICULTURE
Insects hold our planet together — but they’re disappearing. A national study aims to learn more
Entomologists say insects are declining at alarming rates — one major study estimates we’re losing 2% in total insect biomass every year. Now, the National Academy of Sciences is preparing to embark on a study to understand insect trends across North America.
Insects are disappearing from UK farms. Why, and what can be done?
Insect populations are declining worldwide at a rate of almost 1% per year. This decline is alarming. Insects play a crucial role in pollinating crops, controlling crop pests and maintaining soil fertility.In the UK alone, pollination provided by bees and other insects adds over £600 million to crop…
A Summer Light Show Dims: Why Are Fireflies Disappearing?
Fireflies — whose shimmering, magical glows light up summer nights — are in trouble, threatened by habitat destruction, light pollution, and pesticide use. With 18 species now considered at risk of extinction in North America alone, recovery efforts are only just beginning.
ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS
EDIBLE INSECT RESTAURANTS
Creepy, yummy: 3 Mexican restaurants in Miami-Dade invite diners to try out menu items with insects - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
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…
BLACK SOLDIER FLIES
Black Soldier Flies Help with Food Coloring – BlackSoldierFlies.com
Lutein is a natural food colorant that also has antioxidant properties. Among other applications, it can be used to brighten poultry feathers and deepen the color of egg yolk. A recent study reports that black soldier fly larvae can bioaccumulate lutein from the substrates that they consume. Feeding…
RESOURCES
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE FLAVOR OF CRICKET SNACKS?
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE FLAVOR OF CHAPULINES?
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