Potato Relevance – BlackSoldierFlies.comThis is the last post about potatoes for now, I promise. However, it is worth saying that not only do potatoes teach an important lesson on the acceptance of novel foods, but also they can be consumed by black soldier flies. This opens a possibility to recycle potato waste by feeding them [...]
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Intersect Agriculture shares latest buzz on insect protein for pet food – BG Independent NewsIntersect Agriculture representatives spoke during CIFT’s September Agribusiness Forum.Read the Article
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Eating insects | Cyprus MailThe UK seems much more reluctant than the EU to let this industry flourish says Pattanapong Tiwasing Like it or not, there are lots of good arguments for eating insects – both in animal feeds and on human plates. You can farm them with much less land, water and feed…Read the [...]
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Podcast: French police go back to school, eating insects, deciphering hieroglyphicsPolice officers join a sociology degree programme and are asked to reflect on their role in society.Read the Article
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Insect-based treats could be coming to a supermarket near you - Positive NewsThis dog treat company, which has won awards for its sustainable mealworm snacks, is eyeing up the human protein marketRead the Article
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Eating Bugs: A Surprising Trend in Startup FundingEating Bugs: A Surprising Trend in Startup Funding - Clayton County RegisterRead the Article
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No Small Potatoes. Part III – BlackSoldierFlies.comNot all lessons that can be learned by insect farming community from potato farming community are positive. Unfortunately, the tragedy of the Irish Potato Famine is something that should also be kept in mind. Otherwise, there is a real danger of running into serious problems in the future.Read the [...]
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University of Maine serves up edible insectsORONO -- At the University of Maine, teams of faculty, students and staff are working to find cutting-edge solutions to the issues facing our food system.Read the Article
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New Research Reveals That Insect Protein Can Slow Weight Gain and Boosts Health StatusWith 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 IllinRead [...]
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It’s a Wasp against a Fly – BlackSoldierFlies.comOne of the many advantages of farming black soldier fly larvae is that, so far, they appear to have relatively few natural enemies. This is different, for example, from crickets, which are prone to be wiped out by viral diseases. Such a situation is not surprising because black [...]
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Doctors employ insects to aid digestion, weight loss | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsMedical 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.Read the Article
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Insecticide Residues Are Bad for Larvae – BlackSoldierFlies.comSince black soldier flies are insects, it is not much of a revelation that insecticides are not good for them. Insecticides are widely used in agriculture; therefore, their residues are often present in harvested commodities. Food safety regulations set residue levels that are supposedly safe for hu…Read the [...]
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Creepy, yummy: 3 Mexican restaurants in Miami-Dade invite diners to try out menu items with insects - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort LauderdaleSpooky 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…Read the Article
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Crickets are invading Austin — can we eat them? Here’s what to know.There are tons of crickets seeming to overtake Austin, and while they can be a nuisance, they can also be a beneficial snack.Read the Article
Science museum hosts bug themed events, including a “Critter Cook-off”Museum hosts annual BugFest and Critter Cook-off.Read the Article
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With creative cooking, Dumas and community partners help propel Maine’s edible insect industryORONO -- One August night at the University of Maine, food science innovation coordinator Rob Dumas prepared black bean sliders with a twist: patties withRead the Article
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Is That a Fly in My Feed? – BlackSoldierFlies.comAs products derived from black soldier flies become increasingly common, so will the situation when it is necessary to determine whether a powder or an oil in question is actually made of what a vendor claims it is made of. Some people are willing to pay extra [...]
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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 [...]
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Eat Your Fruit as Mother Says – BlackSoldierFlies.comFemale black soldier flies apparently prefer laying their eggs next to mixed fruit rather than next to manure or a couple other substrates because fruit smells better. Cannot really blame them, even though it is not yet clear if feeding on fruit will be better for the larvae.Read [...]
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Words of Caution – BlackSoldierFlies.comBlack soldier flies can help with many different things, but they cannot do everything. One thing that they apparently cannot do is replace fish meal in the diet of pearl grouper.Read the Article
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LILLEY: Trudeau Liberals handing out millions to help put crickets on menuDocuments obtained by the Canadian Taxpayer Federation show the Justin Trudeau Liberals are helping fund cricket farming and processing.Read the Article
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How edible bugs can make food more climate-friendlyThe insect industry faces skeptical consumers and regulatory hurdles, but proponents think insects could play a helpful role in sustainable agricultureRead the Article
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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.Read the Article
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Survival 101: 5 most bizarre food to eat in times of crisisHere are five of the most bizarre and exotic food to eat when stuck in the jungle or caught in a worldwide food crisis, as identified by survivalist Ed Stafford on his show, “First Man Out,” on Discovery Channel.Read the Article
The federal government wants Canadians to eat bugs.A few (very few) media outlets have picked up on this recent news release from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation regarding the human consumption of.. Bugs! Yuck right? Well don’t panic. They&…Read the Article
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Our oceans are in a state of emergency. Aqua Spark’s CEO explains how startups can help restore their healthLissy Smit explains how the Aqua Spark portfolio is addressing some of the greatest challenges right now for ocean and marine life.Read the Article
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Another Potential Use for Black Soldier Flies – BlackSoldierFlies.comMost focus in black soldier fly industry was on larvae, while adults were often treated as a waste byproduct. However, they can also be useful for various applications, possibly including making of bioplastics.Read the Article
Is feeding livestock insect larvae the answer to farming’s environmental woes?Flybox says fly larvae are anything but icky, and making them a part of more hen and pigs’ diets could help free up huge swathes of farmlandRead the Article
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You Are What You Eat – BlackSoldierFlies.comAlthough black soldier flies are generally omnivorous, not every food is equally suitable for them. There have been numerous studies documenting diet effects on larval growth, survivorship, fat and protein contents, etc. However, as the publication below indicates, larval diet may also affect their…Read the Article
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This M’sian biz already uses insects to treat waste & make pet food, next up is human foodAnyone down for bugs in their food?Read the Article