Grasshoppers: Africa’s untapped food source - Alliance for ScienceEdible grasshoppers could help alleviate hunger and malnutrition in Africa while providing farmers with a new source of income, say scientists in Uganda and Finland who have studied the ecology of the insects for close to a decade. “Our research shows that we can actually tame these [...]
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Insects: They Are Allies, Not Enemies - El Sol de MéxicoFor many people, the idea of encountering an insect and immediately crushing it is quite...Read the Article
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10 Best Edible Insects We Dare You To TryWould you eat a bug? Believe it or not, many are both nutritious and delicious. Go ahead, we dare you!Read the Article
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We accidentally buy some silkworm candy at Hokkaido’s Vending Machine LandWe attempt to get over our dislike of eating insects by... eating some insects.Read the Article
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Productive Insects: A Source of Safe and Sustainable Food - NorthlinesDr. R. K. Gupta* Kamlesh Bali and Jyoti Thakur Insects are the most abundant organisms on earth comprising up to 70% of all organisms. They are an integral part of our ecosystem and contribute in the global food production. Around 35% of global food production [...]
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George Monbiot says farming should be abolished to save the planetWriting in his latest book, the Guardian columnist said the world must do away with meat and dairy production because it is a ‘phenomenally profligate’ way to produce food.Read the Article
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IPIFF looks to expand knowledge around safe use of new substrates as feed for insectsExploring new feeding substrates for farmed insects, the contribution of insect frass as fertilizer and the health benefits of insects in food and feed have been identified as key research priorities for the European insect sector.Read the Article
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Could Ants, Termites and Fishes Make Humans Better Farmers?Scientists are now revealing the agricultural expertise that other species have cultivated for tens of millions of yearsRead the Article
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George Monbiot’s farming fantasiesThe urban voyeur will never understand agricultureRead the Article
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Scientists create simple, cheaper method for insect genome editing | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and AnalysisScientists have developed a simple, cheaper genome editing method that can be used on many insects, raising hopes for applying the technology to produce more edible bugs.Read the Article
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Protein-packed insects might be the food of the futureGet over your aversion as protein-packed insects might be the food of the futureRead the Article
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Entobel secures USD 30 million in funding round, forms collaboration with Adisseo | SeafoodSourceEntobel has secured USD 30 million (EUR 28.8 million) in investment in its latest funding round and has formed a new partnership with Adisseo.Read the Article
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NJ Students Win $110K with Project Combating Climate ChangeOne group of New Jersey students won a national competition with a project aiming to combat climate change and food waste by creating their own soap using a sustainable ingredient from bugs. This team of over 30 high school students from the town of Princeton decided to [...]
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Multipurpose monitoring system for edible insect breeding based on machine learning - Scientific ReportsScientific Reports - Multipurpose monitoring system for edible insect breeding based on machine learningRead the Article
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COMPANIES: Capitalising on insects as high-quality protein for the global pet food marketThere is a growing global interest in producing high-quality protein products from simple flies or fly larvae, to be specific. And two Cape Town companies are making food while the sun shines.Read the Article
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Watch now: Decatur bug protein plant will be the biggest in the world$250 million project to break ground this year.Read the Article
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Palm worms delicacy catches onCAN you imagine eating a plate of worms? Well, the mere thought may seem bizarre but it is a delicacy right here in the country.The palm weevil larvae, also known as palm worms, are popularly referred to as “Akokono” by the Akans.Read the Article
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Edible InsectsGrowing 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.Read the Article
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Can insect protein replace soya beans in pig diets? - Farmers WeeklySoya bean is often cited as one of the key contributors of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from pig farms. With all livestock sectors now facing moral-Read the Article
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Turkish scientist turns fly larvae into anti-aging materialThe black soldier fly is already in use in diverse areas from agriculture to pet food. A Turkish professor hopes it will also help address the raw material...Read the Article
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One Nation’s Malcolm Roberts Is Freaking Out ’Cos He Reckons We’re Gonna Be Forced To Eat BugsYummy yummy, bugs in my tummy.Read the Article
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The first cricket farm is launched in Russia - All About FeedRussia’s first cricket farm has been launched in Novosibirsk Oblast, in a bid to bring a new protein source to the feed components market. As explained byRead the Article
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Why two growers want to make more of beneficial insects - Farmers WeeklyFlower-rich strips and grass margins have long been a feature on farms as part of environmental schemes, but they could also save farmers money byRead the Article
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Big Bucks For Big Bugs: The Hot New Items On The Menu In AfricaFarming 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 [...]
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If we want to save the planet, the future of food is insectsFried crickets on the school menu, milk made from fly larvae and mealworm bolognese for dinner? These are the environmentally friendly meals we can look forward to. Bon appetit!Read the Article
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Cell-based meat and high-protein insects are good for the planet, flags Finnish study26 Apr 2022 --- A new University of Helsinki study underscores that a shift toward sustainable food sources – such as cell-based meat and dairy or high-protein edible insects – can lead to water, land and carbon emissions savings of more than 80%, [...]
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Aggie ACHIEVE: Expanding inclusivity through entomology - AgriLife TodayChristian Anguiano, a sophomore enrolled in Texas A&M University’s Aggie ACHIEVE program, never thought bugs were especially interesting.Read the Article
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Is insect porridge the answer to malnutrition in Africa? - Sub-Saharan AfricaFortifying African porridge with amaranth and cricket could be key to preventing malnutrition, research suggests.Read the Article
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Have You Tried Grasshopper Pancakes? - NY City LensEdible insect food is a growing trend in New York City, elevating insects as a quality protein sourceRead the Article
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Eating Lab-Grown Meat and Insects Could Benefit the Planet - EcoWatchConsuming lab-grown meat and insects could lower carbon emissions and save water, as well as make more land available for nature, a new study has found.Read the Article