Her dream to help environment takes off with insect farmThis nature lover’s relationship with black soldier flies took off from her dream to contribute to the environment. Miss Chua Kai-Ning, 26, did not let her lack of business background stop her from co-founding Insectta, the first urban insect farm in...Read the Article
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Most environmentally friendly breakfast for Olympic athletes contains insectsInsects combined with traditional breakfast foods such as bread, berries and oats grown and or produced using next generation cultivation techniques that produce little or no carbon emissions - and they’re backed by a top nutrionistRead the Article
Edible Insects Are Coming to Europe (with a Few Restrictions)Edible insect food products are on their way to approval for consumption in Europe, starting with the dried yellow mealworm by Agronutris.Read the Article
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They’re Healthy. They’re Sustainable. So Why Don’t Humans Eat More Bugs?If human beings could learn to add insects to their dinner plate, it would help save the planetRead the Article
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Deep-fried tarantula, anyone? Lacey hosts Bug Chef, who makes insects into delicaciesA Shoreline chef will demonstrate how to cook locusts, crickets and other bugs — and offer samples to taste — at this week’s Play in the Parks event.Read the Article
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Rainbow Rant: Cicadas. They’re what’s for dinner.The queer art of eating bugsRead the Article
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Opinion | We need to figure out what’s happening to the bugs — before it’s too lateInsect populations appear to be experiencing sharp declines — and we still don’t know precisely why.Read the Article
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Eating insects in Mexico- Should I try them?Maybe you have heard of the edible insects we consume in Mexico. If you are brave enough to try these delicious traditional saucers, here it is some information that may help you.Read the Article
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What pairs with beetle? Startups seek to make bugs tastyEurope’s nascent edible insect scene features dozens of bug-based businesses, offering cricket chips in the Czech Republic, bug burgers in Germany and Belgian beetle beer. The EU headquarters is also backing research into insect-based proteins.Read the Article
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Edible insects, CBD, lab-grown meat: why Brexit is great news for weird foodsWill Brexit kick-start the novel foods industry in the UK?Read the Article
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Fast food restaurants could soon be selling burgers and nuggets made from insectsMealworm protein is healthier than over-processed plant-based burgers, argues Ÿnsect CEO Antoine HubertRead the Article
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Bug burgers and beetle beer: What is the future of edible insects?Cricket and mealworm cooking classes alongside an increasing interest in eating insects indicates a booming market despite the ‘yuck’ factor in Western countries.Read the Article
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Foraging for Ant Larvae, the Past and Future of Mexican GastronomyIn the highlands of Hidalgo, farmers forage and harvest ant larvae, known as escamoles, for some of the country’s most high-end gastronomic experiences.Read the Article
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Edible insect business secures Start Up Loan fundingA new Wiltshire food business using cricket powder to help combat the environmental impact of industrial meat production has received Start Up Loan funding via SWIG Finance.Read the Article
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Gluten-Free and Protein-Packed Cicadas are Popular Food in Many CountriesWe’ve done a number of stories on gluten-free flours made from bugs. From cockroaches and crickets as the path to gluten-free bread nirvana, to an entire cookbook devoted to recipes made with cricket flour, we’ve happily covered the gluten-free bug protein scene. We’ve written about how gluten-free [...]
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Olympics Buyers can skip the lines with souvenir vending machinesJapanese vending machines dispense everything from pizza to cigarettes and edible insects. Now there are even ones where you can buy Olympics souvenirs.Read the Article
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A Region-by-Region Guide to the Best Tacos in MéxicoBy Lauren Cocking. Northern England Writer. July 12, 2021.- Let’s talk about tacos; the unofficial national dish of Mexico, they’re as varied as they are delicious and can be found on practica…Read the Article
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Local Farmers turn crickets into protein powder - KVRR Local NewsMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A local couple is taking a much noisier approach when it comes to farming. It’s a sound you usually hear at night and usually don’t think much of it, but to Madeline and Patrick Revier it means business and food. “This [...]
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Solution-focused innovation the future of agricultureFCC supports projectsRead the Article
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French farm offers sustainable food from edible insectsAn edible insect farm in France offers a new source of protein for our diet, specifically mealworms to be eaten in the form of cakes or bread or simply as an appetiser.Read the Article
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Insect feed could tackle climate and nature crisis -...Insect feed could tackle climate and nature crisis -... | Sustainable Responsible BusinessRead the Article
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Using bugs as animal feed can cut down deforestation: ReportAccording to a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) report, insect protein could replace 20 per cent of the UK’s imports of soya by 2050. It found that just under half of the demand for insect protein can be met by British producers. The study outlines a plan for [...]
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How insects can help stop the destruction of the natural world – Mike BarrettFood is one of life’s greatest pleasures.Read the Article
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Without Bugs, We Might All Be DeadThere are 1.4 billion insects per person on this planet and we need (almost) every one of them.Read the Article
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UK Govt urged to develop financial support for insect farming - All About FeedUsing insect meal to replace soy in fish and livestock feed could cut the UK’s future soy footprint by a fifth, protecting vital ecosystems such as theRead the Article
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‘Huge potential’ for insect feeds, claim Tesco and WWFAround 240,000 tonnes of insect meal per year could potentially be sourced from UK insect farmsRead the Article
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‘Big lumps of protein’: Zimbabwe’s edible-insect farmerNutritious, packed with protein and easy to grow, one insect farmer is promoting crickets as a sustainable food source.Read the Article
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Nutritional Qualities and Enhancement of Edible Insects - PubMedOver the last decade, the urgency to find alternative and sustainable protein sources has prompted an exponential increase in the interest in insects as a human food source. Edible insects contribute suitable amounts of energy and protein, fatty acids, and micronutrients to the human diet. Nutrition…Read the [...]
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New Documentary Tackles the issue of Declining Insect Populations - The Open NewsA new documentary by director Georgina Willis is due for completion later this year. Insect O Cide is a documentary that highlights the vital importance of insects to life on earth. In recent years there has been a fair bit of publicity regarding [...]
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Why aren’t we eating bugs? — Stone Pier PressWhy insect cuisine is taking off, and how to get over the ick factor.Read the Article