EFSA opens door for yellow mealworm powder as novel food02 Jun 2023 --- The EU has moved a step closer to allowing UV-treated yellow mealworm powder to be sold as a human-grade food. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has just issued a positive opinion on the safety and nutritional value of Tenebrio molitor after [...]
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Jun
Jun
Insect spaghetti? EU agency greenlights another insect-based foodstuffA powder made of yellow mealworms could be the next insect-based foodstuff to hit EU supermarket shelves after winning the approval of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) who concluded it raised ‘no safety concerns’.Read the Article
05
Jun
Jun
What Australians will be eating in 2050There’ll be two billion extra mouths to feed in 2050.Read the Article
05
Jun
Jun
More than one in three Slovaks believe in EU insect mandateMore than one in three Slovaks believe Brussels is endangering public health by ordering insect protein be added to food without consumers knowing, despite the European Commission’s attempts to debunk the hoax, a new study has found.Read the Article
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May
May
Entosystem opens North America’s largest insect plant - Food In CanadaOne year after securing more than $60 million in public and private investments for its new insect production facility, Québec-based Entosystem opens itsRead the Article
29
May
May
Beef has 14 milligrams of protein, ‘Akokono’ has 88 milligrams; eat it — Entomologist promotes consumptionIn an effort to raise public awareness about sustainable food sources and environmental conservation, Dr.Read the Article
29
May
May
IITA, NGN empower stakeholders with skills in insect farmingAS part of efforts towards achieving food security and sustainability in Nigeria and Africa, New Generation Nutrition (NGN), Netherlands and the BusinessRead the Article
‘The acceptability of insects is influenced by their visibility’: Consumer perceptions of edible insects exploredEdible insects have many benefits. They are a good source of alternative protein, a rival to plant-based meat; they are often considered more sustainable than conventional meat; some insects are even higher in protein than beef. However, many consumers in Europe [...]
NASA serves up $750,000 to Deep Space Food Challenge winners in cook-off for astronaut eatsFrom fungi to fly larva, here’s what eight teams of scientists cooked up for the astronauts of the future.Read the Article
15
May
May
Socio-cultural practices on the use of beetle grubs as food and feed in western Kenya - Scientific ReportsScientific Reports - Socio-cultural practices on the use of beetle grubs as food and feed in western KenyaRead the Article
15
May
May
Protein source and methane mitigator: German scientists see insects as key - The Weather NetworkInsects could be a key factor for both feeding humans and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, German scientists from the Fraunhofer research institute find.Read the Article
15
May
May
Farming trends: How insect farming for animal feeds is gaining traction among livestock farmersRead the Article
15
May
May
Next Time You Eat a Kiwifruit, Don’t Thank a BeeHoney bees and bumble bees excel at pollinating wide varieties of plants and crops, but kiwifruit is not one of them, as a new study shows in stark detail.Read the Article
15
May
May
Insects That Make For Unconventional Flavours Of Indian CuisineWith a rich culinary heritage, India boasts a fascinating array of insect chutneys and snacks that are not only unique in taste but also carry cultural significance. From crunchy fried critters to tangy chutneys infused with insect goodness, these culinary creations offer a delightful and adventurou…Read the [...]
15
May
May
Will Asia take the lead in fighting the world food crisis through insects?Asia is the ideal insect farming hub, says Nathalie Berezina, chief technology officer of insect farming start-up FlyFeed, which recently announced that it will build its first farm in Vietnam this…Read the Article
15
May
May
Curious About Edible Insects? There’s a Free Online Course for ThatThe first-ever massive open online course (MOOC) on edible insects was launched in March, based on one entomologist’s popular university course.Read the Article
15
May
May
The insect firm that’s thinking inside the boxFelix Collins, founder and managing director of Full Circle Biotechnology, believes that the company’s super-intensive “Black Box” – which is designed to produce 6,000 tonnes of insect and microbial p…Read the Article
Sydney residents’ food scraps could soon become maggot feedLord Mayor Clover Moore says insect farming offers a cheaper and more environmentally friendly way to reduce the city’s food waste.Read the Article
15
May
May
Black soldier flies’ larvae can cut stench of raw waste: Japan study - The MainichiTSUKUBA, Ibaraki -- Black soldier flies, which have been gaining attention in Japan and elsewhere for their consumption of organic waste and usefulnesRead the Article
01
May
May
Composting loo and eating insects because “why wouldn’t you”One day, the Jacobsons hope to turn cooking insects into a fully-fledged business, but right now they’re in no rush. First published on RNZ The…Read the Article
The World’s Biggest Bug Farm Wants to Decarbonize Fishmeal - BNN BloombergWith five floors of insect incubators, Innovafeed’s newly expanded plant in France can produce 15,000 tons of insect protein per year.Read the Article
01
May
May
Nutritional value of mealworm-based ingredients for cats and dogs - All About FeedIncreased consumer interest in high-quality and novel protein sources has driven the demand for the inclusion of protein-rich ingredients in companionRead the Article
01
May
May
Insects key weapon against food wastageFeeding waste to flies (and flies to fish) new move against waste.Read the Article
01
May
May
Duo unlock magical world of black soldier fliesBlack solider flies are amazing creatures. Their organic waste is collected and converted into sustainable, nutrient rich animal feed. Maya Zaken and Jason Pine soon fell in love with them and this…Read the Article
Japan’s Sumitomo taps into insect feed businessTrading house aims to sell 30,000 tonnes of food for farmed fish by 2030 in JapanRead the Article
01
May
May
Italy resists the taste for edible insectsNews, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publicationRead the Article
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Apr
Apr
Celebrating Earth Day in SWFL from festivals to grasshopper pizzaDo you have Earth Day plans? Here’s what’s happening throughout SWFL. What did we miss?Read the Article
24
Apr
Apr
Chitin from consuming insects can help both gut microbiota and global healthChitin (kai’tin) and healthy fats from insects appear to contribute to healthy gut microbiota and are strong sources of protein and nutrients, according to a paper co-authored by a Colorado State University researcher and published in Nature Food.Read the Article
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Apr
Apr
Is insect farming cruel?More than a trillion insects are raised each year as high-protein, low-carbon animal feed, but the practice might have an ethical blind spot.Read the Article
“No Bees, No Food.” How Insects Help Farmers With Their HarvestOn a May morning, when the first orange-tip butterflies are feeding on the wildflowers left on the road verges, I drive down to the Borders to visit Scotland’s biggest tomato farm. At first, I thin…Read the Article