Startup founders on a two-woman mission to normalise insect proteinTwo women who grew up enjoying the health benefits of eating insects in South Korea and Mexico have teamed up to create a versatile and nutrient dense insect protein blend which they hope will appeal to a wide audience from gym fanatics to fellow mums.Read the [...]
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Will we be eating insects for dinner soon?Locally sourced food can play an important part in tackling climate change. Keiran Whitaker of Entocycle spoke about his insect business this week at COP26.Read the Article
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The future of food is insects. Wait And it will Become The New NormalWe have been here before. In the 14th century, people didn’t see coffee coming. As we entered this century, avocados still took their time b...Read the Article
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Variety of edible insects in Mexico is wide and deliciousBecause of its great variety of edible bugs, Mexico occupies an important place in terms of this practice in the world.Read the Article
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New insect farming industry publication Beta Buzz launchedMeet the insect farming industry innovators leading the revolution together to help combat the climate crisis.Read the Article
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One in seven Brits say they’re willing to eat insects | MarketScreenerEven more of us would be willing to chow down on food with insect ingredients With COP-26 in full swing looking for a solution to the world’s emissions problems, one big cause... | November 5, 2021Read the Article
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[IN DEPTH] Japan’s Edible Insect Story | NHK WORLD-JAPAN NewsIn Japan, insects have long been part of the culinary culture, especially in mountainous regions. And these days they are making it back onto the plate, from pastries to ramen, as a sustainable approach to food production. We explore Japan’s new and old edible insect-based delicacies.Read [...]
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Edible insects left in legal limboProducers of edible insects in the UK have been left in legal limbo, after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) failed to notify producers of new regulations on novel foods post Brexit transition period, according to Horizon Insects.Read the Article
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Edible insects ‘more sustainable as food rather than animal feed’Insects fed from industrial side-stream waste and then directly consumed as food have the ‘greatest potential to reduce the carbon footprints of European consumers’, claims a new study.Read the Article
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Woman who makes ‘bugs into burgers’ forced to shut down businessAfter four years of making bug burgers, Tiziana di Constanzo has been forced to shut downRead the Article
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David Chang Discusses Edible Bugs, Robot-Made Pizza, and the Future of FoodWatch highlights from The New Yorker Live, where the chef and TV host considered the many changes coming to the way we eat.Read the Article
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UK feed from food waste firm wins slice of innovation grant - All About FeedFeed from food waste firm Inspro has won a slice of a £14.5m fund designed to help farming practices evolve to be more efficient and help meet the UK’sRead the Article
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Driving Innovation in Insect FarmingWhat benefits can insect protein offer? How are regulatory frameworks impacting innovation in this field? And what can be done to drive further advances? Technology Networks had the pleasure of speaking with Thomas Farrugia, chief executive officer of Beta Bugs Limited, to answer these questions and…Read the Article
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The sustainable ‘superfly’ spreads its wingsA farmer of black soldier flies who produces high-quality feed for livestock and pets plans several more breeding and processing facilities in the Eastern Cape and beyond.Read the Article
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Eating the right insects can provide nutrition, and might be good for the planetThe notion of biting into a bug or chewing on a cricket might make some people a bit squeamish.Read the Article
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Edible InsectsNOVA takes a tasty look at insect foods that could benefit our health and our warming planet.Read the Article
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Edible Insects: New book looks to history, potential of insects as foodDr. Gina Hunter’s new book, Edible Insects, delves into the historical role of insects as human food.Read the Article
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Bug Grub - The MancunionThe Mancunion explores the exciting world of insect-based protein as an alternative to unsustainable, industrial meat.Read the Article
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From crunchy cricket chips to nutty black soldier fly grubs, Edible Insects leaps across cultural and culinary boundaries to explore the insect food industry and how it could benefit our health and our warming planet.Yummo!Read the Article
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Bees face a barrage of chemical and environmental burdensBetter understanding of the combined effects of multiple stress factors could help reduce pollinator declineRead the Article
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Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Saving the Bees“Save the bees!“You’ve heard this call to action before, but what’s the buzz really about? Turns out, bees are incredibly important in nature and in human food production.According to an EarthDay.Org report, there are more than 20,000 distinct bee species worldwide. In the U.S., there are [...]
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Bug nutrition boost: South Korea adds locusts to approved edible insects list in alternative protein driveSouth Korea has made locusts the nation’s tenth approved edible insect, as well as publishing a new set of guidelines for the manufacturing of relevant products.Read the Article
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Chefs! Add This Ancient Food to the Menu & Positively Affect Food Security Issues Worldwide.I’m claiming that adding one type of food to your menu will make the world a better place.Read the Article
Marketing Strategies and Acceptance of Edible Insects Among Thai and Chinese Young Adult Consumers(2021). Marketing Strategies and Acceptance of Edible Insects Among Thai and Chinese Young Adult Consumers. Journal of International Food & Agribusiness Marketing. Ahead of Print.Read the Article
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JICA invests $2.5 mil. in fly-based sanitation startup in NairobiThe Japan International Cooperation Agency has invested $2.5 million in a U.S. startup in Nairobi that uses flies to process biowaste in an initiative to help address the city’s growing sanitation needs and also help farmers across Kenya produce more crops with fertilizer produced as a [...]
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I learned to love maggots. You should, too, if you care about the environmentI left two composting bins with kitchen scraps unattended and returned to find soldier fly larvae in the rotting pile. Turns out, it’s a good thing.Read the Article
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New cross-value-chain project accelerating innovation in salmon aquacultureThe Millennial Salmon Project is aiming to accelerate innovation in the salmon aquaculture sector through introduction of novel feed ingredients.Read the Article
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PODCAST: Fear, Fascination and Food...from InsectsAs a child, Christine Picard would get the jitters about critters. But as an adult, her insight into insects has led to significant discoveries. But first, she had to overcome that fear. Her fear-turnRead the Article
Eating Ants: Nutrition, Benefits, DownsidesWhether eating insects is a new concept or a part of your cultural background, you may wonder whether eating ants is healthy. This article explores the benefits and downsides of eating ants.Read the Article
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The Entrepreneurs Betting on MaggotsMeet the Zimbabweans who think the future of farming lies in flies and trash. Part 1 of 2: Lessons From Insects. Click here to read Part 2.Read the Article