Ants as Model FarmersAnts – with their wise farming practices and efficient navigation techniques – could inspire solutions for some human problems. From The Conversation, by Scott Solomon, Associate Teaching Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Rice UniversityRead the Article
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IWK Employs “Fly Maggots” To Eat Up Your Sewage Biowaste | TRPBlack soldier fly larvae can eat and process almost everything, including all the sewage sludge we don’t like to think about.Read the Article
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Meet INSEACT, the Startup Using the Black Soldier Fly to Address the World’s Growing Protein Demand - CauseartistIn Episode 156 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Michael Badeski, Co-founder of INSEACT, on the blackRead the Article
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Waste warriors: black soldier flies turn food scraps into valueThey’re the creepy crawlies with a voracious appetite, so when it comes food waste, black soldier fly larvae are nature’s number one composters. Now, theseRead the Article
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Protix recognized for its sustainabilityFour Protix ingredients receive sustainability recognition.Read the Article
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LCA points to environmental benefits of insect mealThe result of a new life cycle assessment (LCA) suggest that insect-based feed ingredients have a considerably lower environmental footprint compared with common alternatives.Read the Article
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Fly farming the new buzz in wine countryIn the heart of wine country in the Barossa Valley in South Australia, there’s a buzz in the...Read the Article
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Woman on all-bug diet claims crickets taste like ‘fried chicken’The adventurous diner likes adorning her dishes with crickets, mealworms and other creepy crawlies.Read the Article
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Edible Bugs - Bug TacoCheck out this Aussie who thought he was eating a fish taco but had a big surprise coming.#ediblebugs #edibleinsects #sustainability #sustainable #antioxidan...Read the Article
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Maggot farmer named ACT Australian of YearWhen it comes to Australian of the Year nominees we generally think of doctors, scientists, sporting heroes, actors, advocates and the like.But the ACT’s nomination for the nation’s prestigious annual honour is a maggot farmer and insect-eating enthusiast with a species of fly named after her.Read the Article
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Principles for the responsible use of farmed insects as livestock feed - Nature FoodInsect farming is a rapidly expanding agricultural sector with the potential to improve the environmental sustainability of livestock production. A holistic approach is needed to use farmed insects responsibly and effectively with broad benefits across food systems.Read the Article
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Estonian insect farming startup flying highTallin-based Flyfeed, an insect farming startup, has developed and tested its production technology, signed letters of intent with top-tier companies, and it has also built a team of employees, partners, and advisors in under one year. In addition, it is in the process of building its first facility…Read the Article
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What Science Says About ‘Edible Insects’ | HealthNewsInterest in eating insects is growing. These nutrient-dense foods may offer advantages over common livestock protein and food choices.Read the Article
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Low safety risk from edible insect products, finds FSAThere is a low risk to the public from edible insects sold in the United Kingdom, according to a Food Standards Agency (FSA) assessment. The riskRead the Article
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Bug-eating: a whole gastronomical experience | The ConcordianThe Montreal Insectarium recently introduced entomophagy With the climate rapidly changing, water is becoming less and less accessible.…Read the Article
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Black flies innovation wins farmer’s fairGodfrey Ssali feeds the insects with water while the larvae feed on any decomposing foodstuff from the market and leftover foodsRead the Article
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How to convince people to eat insects | Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesHow to convince people to eat insectsRead the Article
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I Tried Edible Bugs From A Montreal Food Hall & I Was Honestly SurprisedBugs might not be your idea of a balanced breakfast, but Montreal’s Insectarium wants to change that. In a new partnership with Quebecois celebrity chef Dani...Read the Article
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Get buggy with gourmet insect tastingsJoel CeausuRead the Article
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Could eating insects be the key to an eco-diet? I tried for a week and now I’ve got the bugMealworm burgers and cricket guacamole are sustainable and a surprisingly tasty addition to my weekly dietRead the Article
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What’s the Real Story Behind the Worm in Mezcal and Tequila | Edible InsectsWHAT’S THE REAL STORY BEHIND “THE WORM” IN TEQUILA?Why is it there, and what happens when you EAT THE WORM?Chinicuil worms are actually caterpillar larvae. T...Read the Article
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Are grasshoppers as scrumptious as ham? Mexico’s insect hunters would really like you to seek out out - Live Theatre UKSANTA 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 [...]
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A look inside the Asia insect-for-feed industry - All About FeedHow the quest is going to develop the insects-for-feed and food supply chain within Asia and beyond. Now 7 years old, the Asian Food and Feed InsectRead the Article
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Barriers preventing global growth of insect farming - Poultry WorldAcademics at a UK poultry university are looking to increase work around insect production to try to overcome barriers preventing large-scale take-upRead the Article
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From backyard farming to commercial farmingFrom backyard farming to commercial farming, a commercial farmer in Mpumalanga that started a farming business in his backyard.Read the Article
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Insect Engineers to launch online fly farming communityOn 1 November, Insect Engineers will be launching its Insect School website in a bid to revolutionise the insect farming industry.Read the Article
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Bring on the bugs: Kemptville couple start insect-based skincare line | Ottawa Business JournalThomas Clark, a mechanical engineer living in Kemptville, is overcoming the ‘ick’ factor with a line of skincare products made from insect fats and oils.Read the Article
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‘Insect apocalypse’: Here’s why it’s alarming that our bugs and pollinators are dying out rapidlyThe director of the National Butterfly Center says the matter of our bugs and pollinators dying out right now is much more urgent than people realize.Read the Article
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How insects could help feed 10 billion people by 2050With insects set to play an important role in the global food industry, Singapore has partnered with the Netherlands to help grow each other’s insect industry.Read the Article
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Black soldier flies are my cash cowThe process of producing the protein-rich ingredient starts with the female black soldier fly laying eggsRead the Article