Black Soldier Flies May Recycle Minerals Too – BlackSoldierFlies.comBlack soldier flies are fairly well known for their ability to recover nutrients from many different types of organic waste and turn them into the ingredients of animal feeds and into soil-improving fertilizers. Another potential use is recovering minerals, including heavy metals, to use them to mak…Read [...]
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The incredible anti-inflammatory properties of black soldier fly larvaePromising anti-inflammatory properties of oil from the larvae of black soldier flies have implications to treat conditions like ulcerative colitis.Read the Article
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World’s first modular insect farm project underway - Poultry WorldIndustry and researchers have joined forces to develop the world’s first fully modular insect farm. Harper Adams University is collaborating withRead the Article
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Tiny Titans of Nutrition: Exploring the Potential of Edible Insects as Protein Powerhouses | Market.us | Taiwan News | 2023-08-21 07:09:20Tiny Titans of Nutrition: Exploring the Potential of Edible Insects as Protein Powerhouses | Market.us | 2023-08-21 07:09:20Read the Article
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Kochi Corporation Council clears black soldier fly project, postpones biominingKochi Corp. Council allowed two firms to process 10 tonnes of food waste for 3 months at Brahmapuram dumping yard. Opp. councillors objected to different rates for same project, but Mayor M. Anilkumar said contract would be reviewed. An expert panel to evaluate biomining of legacy [...]
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Student ‘wastepreneurs’ turning trash into treasureA group of six Egerton University students are collecting waste straight from farmers around Njoro campus and recycling itRead the Article
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Black Soldier Flies Go Well with Red Seaweed – BlackSoldierFlies.comAt least for tilapia. As search for materials that can replace fish meal in commercial aquafeeds continues, a recent study indicates that red seaweed in combination with insect meal can be used for its partial substitution in tilapia feed. Of course, tilapia seems to eat pretty [...]
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11 Gross Bugs That Are Good to EatDiscover the types of bugs that are good to eat, including how to cook them, what they taste like, and their nutritional value.Read the Article
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Insect Farming and Saving the Planet – BlackSoldierFlies.comA recent article in the Time magazine entitled Insect Farming Isn’t Going to Save the Planet by Philip Lymbery made an argument that insect farming is just a variation of animal farming (albeit perhaps more efficient). As a result, it has all the same shortcomings and should not [...]
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Gourmet mealworm pâté? Some experts call it the food of the future | Globalnews.caTenebrion Gourmand looks, spreads and tastes just like any other pâté on the market. But it is the very first of its kind, featuring a unique main ingredient: mealworms.Read the Article
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The ‘ick factor’The sound of laughter filled the room Tuesday evening at the Eagle Grange Hall as members gathered for a time together enjoying “Edible Insects.”Read the Article
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Bug chow mein, Bug brownie on-a-stick: Welcome to the 2023 Wisconsin State FairInsects will be on the menu for hundreds of thousands of people over the next 10 days in West Allis, Wis. No, it’s not some “Fear Factor” stunt — it’s the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair. The fair, which runs through Aug. 13, opened [...]
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Why Indians should embrace growing – and using – insects for aquafeedsThe use of insect-based aquafeed ingredients – and potentially diversification into insect farming itself – could offer valuable opportunities for India’s small-scale aquaculture producers.Read the Article
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Meet the beetles: Mealworms could be a food of the futureI have a special fondness for the yellow mealworm, Tenebrio molitor.As a child, I fed the mealworm stage of this beetle to my pet chameleon.As a teen, I babysat for a family that owned a pet shop. The house was filled with animals, and I [...]
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Why insect eating is seeing a resurgence in JapanWhile Japan is experiencing a resurgence in entomophagy, some Indian communities have a long-standing tradition of consuming insects. In a few tribal belts of Jharkhand and Odisha, parts of Uttar Pradesh and the Northeast, entomophagy has been a part of the local diet for centuries. There are more t…Read the [...]
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Nigeria’s billion-dollar insect-based animal feed opportunityInsect-based animal feeds and their by-products could represent a $250 million to $1.2 billion opportunity for Nigeria by 2030.Read the Article
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Insect Farming Isn’t Going to Save the PlanetInsect Farming Isn’t Going to Save the PlanetRead the Article
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What Is This Japan’s Fascinating Insect Cuisine, That’s Touted To Be The Way Forward For Food Security?Japan has a hidden treasure trove of unique and captivating dishes that may raise eyebrows among the uninitiated: insect cuisineRead the Article
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Japan’s Bug Food Industry Is Buzzing, Going For The Mainstream | Beyond BizarreJapan’s Bug Food Industry Is Buzzing, Going For The Mainstream | Beyond BizarreJapan’s edible insect industry is going for the mainstream. Major firms have b…Read the Article
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The Fascinating World of Entomophagy: Eating Insects as a Sustainable Food SourceIn a world facing the challenges of climate change, resource depletion, and food insecurity, finding sustainable and alternative food source..|News TrackRead the Article
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Nigeria’s Billion Dollar Insect Feed Opportunity - thegoaspotlight.com/southafricaA close-up image of a black soldier fly. Insect-based animal feed and its by-products could represenRead the Article
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Gov-funded program finalists include edible insect, human composting businessesAmong the top 10 start-up businesses selected for a pitch contest by the government-funded organization Innovation Factory are Canadian businesses that specialize in “human composting” burial practices and edible insect meat alternatives.Read the Article
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Manna BSF calculator for validating insect farming plansManna Insect BSF business calculator for estimating BSF business potential, monthly amounts of biowaste, larvae and fertilizer and monthly costs and revenuesRead the Article
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Oaxaca’s rebellious streak is what makes it so wonderful - Yucatán MagazineThere’s an edgy side to one of Mexico’s most compelling cities.Read the Article
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How to Make Money with a Cricket FarmA cricket farm is a growing business with a niche segment that will make you money. Learn the ins and outs of getting started.Read the Article
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University students discover how to turn trash to cashUniversity students discover how to turn trash to cashRead the Article
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Why Keepers of Pet Chickens in Australia Are Feeding Black Soldier Fly Larvae Reared on Food Waste | Earth.OrgBlack soldier fly larvae are reared on organic waste, providing an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to traditional chicken feed. This article aims to explore the reasons why this trend is beneficial for both the chickens’ well-being [...]
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Harper Adams in £1m collaboration for insect farm projectResearchers at Harper Adams University are working to develop the world’s first fully modular insect farm.Read the Article
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20 Foods People Admit They Would Never Eat Even if They Were Free, Would You? | Wealth of GeeksJuly 20, 2023 The famous saying “one man’s food is another’s poison” is ever true, and far be it for us to question people’s choices regarding what theyRead the Article
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Insects find their way onto Italian plates despite resistancePulverising crickets to make flour for food is seen by some as a threat to the Mediterranean diet.Read the Article