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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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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Trudeau to send ‘insect food’ firms to 2023 U.K. climate summitAccording to a Research and Markets report, the edible insect market will reach $3.5 billion by 2029 and grow 28.6% annually between 2022 to 2029.Read the Article
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Opinion: Eating bugs to save the environment - Red Deer AdvocateAcross much of the research and studies on agriculture and food security, the common understanding seems to be that there must be a drastic increase in food production and a decrease in the negative environmental impacts of such production, all within the next thirty years. [...]
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should we eat insects? | Discover WildlifeOur appetite for meat and dairy is suffocating our planet. Surely, for the sake of the environment, it’s time to bring insect-based food to the table? Jess Murray takes a lookRead the Article
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Edible Bugs for Healthier and Greener Future: Master of Public Health Student’s Capstone Sheds Light on Sustainable Food SystemsShaylee Warner, a recent graduate from the Colorado School of Public Health at Colorado State University, focused her capstone on how edible insect practices can provide a sustainable approach to addressing food insecurity stemming from climate change.Read [...]
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Creepy-crawlies Inspire Middle School Science StudentsAs Alana Lojko gives a sour cream and onion cricket a try, classmate Isabella Coomber makes a face, in a program several years ago about insect-based diets. FILE PHOTORead the Article
NOLA’s Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium ready to reopen after lengthy renovationsWe were given early access to the Audubon Aquarium’s first major renovation. Here’s what’s new.Read the Article
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What Australians will be eating in 2050There’ll be two billion extra mouths to feed in 2050.Read the Article
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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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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
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What Australians will be eating in 2050There’ll be two billion extra mouths to feed in 2050.Read the Article
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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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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
‘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 [...]
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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
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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
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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 [...]
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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‘Swarm to Table’ inspires insect acceptance From eating cricket Chex Mix to painting with maggots, attendees embraced their curiosity at this event.Read the Article
Tucker taste tests chocolate covered cricketsRead the Article
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Activist warns global push to add bugs to the menu is part of alarming trendA growing trend among world leaders, celebrities and influencers is filling up on bugs.Read the Article