With creative cooking, Dumas and community partners help propel Maine’s edible insect industryORONO -- One August night at the University of Maine, food science innovation coordinator Rob Dumas prepared black bean sliders with a twist: patties withRead the Article
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Is That a Fly in My Feed? – BlackSoldierFlies.comAs products derived from black soldier flies become increasingly common, so will the situation when it is necessary to determine whether a powder or an oil in question is actually made of what a vendor claims it is made of. Some people are willing to pay extra [...]
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Insects are disappearing from UK farms. Why, and what can be done?Insect populations are declining worldwide at a rate of almost 1% per year. This decline is alarming. Insects play a crucial role in pollinating crops, controlling crop pests and maintaining soil fertility.In the UK alone, pollination provided by bees and other insects adds over £600 million to [...]
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Eat Your Fruit as Mother Says – BlackSoldierFlies.comFemale black soldier flies apparently prefer laying their eggs next to mixed fruit rather than next to manure or a couple other substrates because fruit smells better. Cannot really blame them, even though it is not yet clear if feeding on fruit will be better for the larvae.Read [...]
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Words of Caution – BlackSoldierFlies.comBlack soldier flies can help with many different things, but they cannot do everything. One thing that they apparently cannot do is replace fish meal in the diet of pearl grouper.Read the Article
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LILLEY: Trudeau Liberals handing out millions to help put crickets on menuDocuments obtained by the Canadian Taxpayer Federation show the Justin Trudeau Liberals are helping fund cricket farming and processing.Read the Article
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How edible bugs can make food more climate-friendlyThe insect industry faces skeptical consumers and regulatory hurdles, but proponents think insects could play a helpful role in sustainable agricultureRead the Article
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A Summer Light Show Dims: Why Are Fireflies Disappearing?Fireflies — whose shimmering, magical glows light up summer nights — are in trouble, threatened by habitat destruction, light pollution, and pesticide use. With 18 species now considered at risk of extinction in North America alone, recovery efforts are only just beginning.Read the Article
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Survival 101: 5 most bizarre food to eat in times of crisisHere are five of the most bizarre and exotic food to eat when stuck in the jungle or caught in a worldwide food crisis, as identified by survivalist Ed Stafford on his show, “First Man Out,” on Discovery Channel.Read the Article
The federal government wants Canadians to eat bugs.A few (very few) media outlets have picked up on this recent news release from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation regarding the human consumption of.. Bugs! Yuck right? Well don’t panic. They&…Read the Article
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Our oceans are in a state of emergency. Aqua Spark’s CEO explains how startups can help restore their healthLissy Smit explains how the Aqua Spark portfolio is addressing some of the greatest challenges right now for ocean and marine life.Read the Article
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Another Potential Use for Black Soldier Flies – BlackSoldierFlies.comMost focus in black soldier fly industry was on larvae, while adults were often treated as a waste byproduct. However, they can also be useful for various applications, possibly including making of bioplastics.Read the Article
Is feeding livestock insect larvae the answer to farming’s environmental woes?Flybox says fly larvae are anything but icky, and making them a part of more hen and pigs’ diets could help free up huge swathes of farmlandRead the Article
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You Are What You Eat – BlackSoldierFlies.comAlthough black soldier flies are generally omnivorous, not every food is equally suitable for them. There have been numerous studies documenting diet effects on larval growth, survivorship, fat and protein contents, etc. However, as the publication below indicates, larval diet may also affect their…Read the Article
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This M’sian biz already uses insects to treat waste & make pet food, next up is human foodAnyone down for bugs in their food?Read the Article
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Bacteria Help Black Soldier Fly Larvae to Thrive – BlackSoldierFlies.comWhile decaying junk may not look very welcoming for us as humans, it is a fabulous environment for numerous organisms, with black soldier flies being only one species of many. These organisms do not live in isolation but interact with each other in a variety of [...]
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Growing flies for profitA group of women in Nepal are capitalizing on the climate in their village to grow black soldier flies. They’re turning the flies for a profit, in hopes of e…Read the Article
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VertiFarm To Explore Innovative Scenarios And Solutions For Feeding The World Sustainably | ESM MagazineTrade visitors to VertiFarm will be able to obtain comprehensive information on future sustainable food production.Read the Article
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Insect declines directly linked to human activitiesIn recent years, many studies have confirmed significant declines in insect populations worldwide.Read the Article
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UK poultry farms – where there’s muck, there’s money - Poultry WorldA technology firm believes it can prevent phosphorous run-off from broiler farms and turn the problem into a revenue stream for producers. Greentech firmRead the Article
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Fly farm spells success for women in Nepal’s villageA fly farm, the first of its kind in the Himalayan region, is helping women who are economically vulnerable in a small village in NepalRead the Article
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Are essays are the way to encourage entomophagy?Brits find the idea of eating insects difficult to stomach but new research by the University of Reading suggests a way to open their minds: write about it. The study published in the journal Appetite used ‘utility-value interventions’, which are basically assignments designed to help people make co…Read the Article
If not meat, then what? This is the future of proteinWhether you’re looking to plant-based “meat” or insect pasta, experts reveal which protein alternatives will keep you most satisfied.Read the Article
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Interest in eating insects can be increased, study showsAt a time when meat consumption is increasingly being seen as unsustainable, eating insects is for many a comparatively better option. However, many people in the West find insects difficult to stomach. A new study shows that it is possible to increase people’s interest in insect consumption.Read [...]
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ICE AND SPICE! CHILLIES AND EDIBLE BUGS GIVE NEW RANGE OF ADULT LOLLIES A REFRESHING KICK! - Verge MagazineAltos Tequila has launched a range of margarita-based ice lollies featuring herbs, chillies and edible bugs following new research which reveals that British adults have more adventurous tastes today than at any other time in history. The tequila brand polled 2,000 [...]
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14 Oaxacan Street Foods You Absolutely Need To Try - The Daily MealOaxaca is a Mexican city rich in culture and food, even outside of restaurants. Here are some of the city’s best street foods to try on your next trip.Read the Article
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Swat Team: Making Bioplastics From Dead Flies - News18To find sources of bio-plastic without the risk of ‘competing’ uses, researchers at A&M University (Texas) suggest recovering waste from the breeding of black soldier flies.Read the Article
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Tarantula Pakora or Scorpion Manchurian: What would you like to eat for dinner?After meatless Mondays, its time for black fly Fridays or Scorpion SundaysRead the Article
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No Small Potatoes. Part II – BlackSoldierFlies.comPrevious post on potato lessons for insectivores described a long road undertaken by indigenous people of South America towards making potatoes edible. Thanks to their efforts, the spuds could already be eaten without undergoing detoxification when the Europeans arrived in South America.Read the Article
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Insects: Let bugs on a plate blow your tastebuds awayIn this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, we explore the amazing world of edible insects alongside Phuti Kabasa, founder of Mopani Queens. Whether it’s for personal consumption or as fe…Read the Article