Black Soldier Flies Help Brussels Sprouts Grow – BlackSoldierFlies.comIt is not just about kale or mustard any more. Brussels sprouts also benefit from soil being amended by frass and cast skins from black soldier flies and other insects.Read the Article
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Tyson Foods invests in Protix; Veolia Malaysia gets EU insect meal export approvalSpringdale, Arkansas, U.S.A.-based Tyson Foods, Inc. – one of the world’s largest food companies – has invested in insect ingredients firm Protix.Read the Article
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You Are What You Eat Part II – BlackSoldierFlies.comIncluding black soldier fly ingredients in animal feeds may affect meat composition and quality. For giltheaded seabrim studied in the study referenced below, it changed the fatty acid profile, and not in the best possible way. Still, fillet composition stayed well within the range recommended for a…Read [...]
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When wet waste is not wastedOne of the key tools being employed in Shanghai’s quest to make its waste management greener has nothing to do with state-of-the-art technology or bulky machinery. In fact, it even has a life of its own.Read the Article
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Everything Is Good in Moderation – BlackSoldierFlies.comIn many cases, ingredients derived from black soldier flies cannot completely substitute other ingredients. However, it does not mean that they should not be used at all. Study below demonstrated that adding a very small amount of black soldier fly improves growth and immune function of an aquacultu…Read the [...]
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Lab-grown meats and insects may grace future food menusYou may seeLab grownmeat and insects on the menu in future decades, as the world grapples with challenges to food security posed by climate change and…Read the Article
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Big Business on Small Livestock – BlackSoldierFlies.comTyson Foods, Inc., which is one of the world’s most prominent food companies, has announced that it is forming a partnership with Protix, which is one of the largest black soldier fly growers. The deal includes direct investment through acquisition of a minority stake in Protix by Tyson and [...]
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Insect technology company raises $8.48 million to scaleFarmInsect provides a decentralized method of insect-farming, allowing for onsite production of more sustainable animal feed, fishmeal and pet food.Read the Article
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Even More Good News on Aquafeeds – BlackSoldierFlies.comResults of small-scale laboratory studies do not necessarily directly translate to industrial scale. If something works in a flask, it does not necessarily work in 10,000 gallon tank. Fortunately, a recent paper reported successful addition of black soldier fly meal to salmon feed on a commercial sc…Read the [...]
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Cricket puffs – the new item on the edible insect menuClara Best, founder of food company Saved, believes that insect protein has the potential for widespread appeal in the UK marketRead the Article
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Even Better News on Aquafeeds – BlackSoldierFlies.comNot only does black soldier fly provide a great source of nutrition for rainbow trout, but also it boost’s trout immunity. Needless too say, this is great news for aquaculture.Read the Article
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The Healing Power of Black Soldier Fly – BlackSoldierFlies.comA group of Korean researchers was able to cure tummy ache in laboratory mice by feeding them fermented black soldier fly larvae. There is a lot of interest in antimicrobial properties in black soldier flies and identifying biologically active compounds that may be responsible for these properties. [...]
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Would you like insects with that? This chef hopes you doNew York chef Joseph Yoon says eating insects could not only be good for the planet, but also a culinary delight. Is he right?Read the Article
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Tyson Foods enters insect protein industry with Protix black soldier fly investment18 Oct 2023 --- Tyson Foods has entered a two-fold investment with Netherlands-based insect ingredient formulator Protix to upcycle its by-products such as Black Soldier Fly Larva (BSFL) into high-quality, sustainable insect proteins and lipids.The deal gives the food giant a minority stake in [...]
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Edible Insects and Exotic Plants May Be the Future of FoodYou may see lab-grown meat and insects on the menu in future decades, as the world grapples with challenges to food security posed by climate change and conflict.Read the Article
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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