Singapore to approve 16 species of insects like crickets and grasshoppers to be sold as foodThe approval for consumption will be subject to various food safety requirements. Read more at straitstimes.com.Read the Article
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Eastern Shore “Bug Banquet” Encourages Insects as Sustainable Food Source | Chesapeake Bay MagazineMost of us know that entomology is the study of insects. But did you know that entomophagy is the study of edible insects? Coming up next weekend, an event on Maryland’ Eastern Shore will dive into…Read the Article
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Let them eat bugs! EU’s foes have a new conspiracy theoryFrom Italy’s Matteo Salvini to Britain’s Nigel Farage, self-proclaimed defenders of tradition say there’s a plan afoot to make the public dine on crickets, locusts and grasshoppers.Read the Article
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DAILY DIRT: This kind of menu could drive a guy absolutely buggy – Muddy River NewsDaily Dirt for Saturday, March 25, 2023 I really don’t care if a locust tastes like seafood, popcorn or bacon. I’m not eating one. Pass the Milky Ways, please … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 562 [...]
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Gourmet bugs: Can insect-based food help tackle issues of sustainability in the food chain? | The Financial ExpressEdible insects like a mealworm of crickets, beetles, caterpillars and more does sound like a diet full of exotic dishes.Read the Article
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Are kids ready to eat insects?Producing meat pollutes and requires a lot of space and resources (water, grains…). To protect the planet, we must therefore find new sources of protein. One of the solutions is to replace, at least partially, meat by insects.Read the Article
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Would You Eat Insects to Save the Planet?Producing meat pollutes and requires a lot of space and resources (water, grains…). To protect the planet, we must therefore…Read the Article
5 food trends that will shake up your shopping trollyWould you eat steak that has been grown in a lab? Grasshopper gratin, anyone? How we eat is changing and, frankly, it needs to. We reveal what might be in your shopping trolley soon.Read the Article
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Save the Planet, Eat BugsBelieve it or not, adding insects to your diet is one of the more effective (and unusual) ways to combat climate change.Read the Article
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Silkworm sashimi, soy sauce locusts: Japan’s edible insect metamorphosisCompanies are investing, chefs are creating and restaurants are opening, but will diners bite on insect cuisine?Read the Article
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If You’re Curious About Eating Insects, Start With Grasshoppers - Tasting TableThe first foray into eating insects may seem intimidating, but with their pleasant crunchiness and mild taste, grasshoppers are an ideal entry point.Read the Article
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War of the worms: Polish politicians give each other a mouthful over edible insectsPolish voters were given food for thought on Friday, as politicians from the two main parties traded accusations that the other side planned to push meat-loving citizens into eating worms ahead of elections this autumn.Read the Article
How bugs on toast could open minds to a cuisine with plenty of benefitsProtein, micronutrients and healthy fats — the dietary benefits of dishes that make many Australians “quite uncomfortable” are being spruiked in workshops about edible insects.Read the Article
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Making a beeline to edible bugsTapping into the $4 billion global edible insect market could offer a solution to the climate, economic and employment crises facing Australia.Read the Article
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Cricket smoothies, anyone? Insect farming industry abuzz as Singapore looks to regulate bugs for human consumptionA 100g serving of crickets contains 65g of protein, more than twice in a similar serving of chicken breast.Read the Article
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Bah, humbug! How insects could become the backbone of your Christmas dinnerAlthough you may never want “all the trimmings” to include crickets and mealworms, it may not be long before they play a big part in getting your usual Christmas Day favourites on to the table.Read the Article
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‘Worm’ up to the idea of edible insectsFour reasons why edible insects are good prospects for food security and livelihoodsRead the Article
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The future of farming: from eating insects to urban agricultureThe Entrepreneurship Centre at Cambridge Judge Business School is supporting new ventures to improve sustainability in agriculture to meet the demands of a growing global population.Read the Article
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Thinking of eating bugs to save the planet? Tribal communities in India have been doing it for centuriesThe edible insects market is set to grow to $6.3 billion by 2030, according to a studyRead the Article
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Tokushima high school serves up edible crickets in mealsA high school in western Japan recently served food containing powdered crickets, collaborating with a local startup company that touts consumption of the nutritious and efficiently produced insects. Students from Komatsushimanishi High School in Tokushima Prefecture worked together with employees f…Read the Article
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Eating Bugs: 6 Types Of Insects Eaten In Different CountriesSeveral cultures around the world view insects as food: people eat insects fried, barbequed, or boiled and seasoned with spices. Of course, not all insects are popular, or even easy to find, for a home cook who wants to try them at home. Here are 6 [...]
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Tarantula Doughnut Tapas Are The Height Of Elegance In Cambodia - The Daily MealAll over the world, haute cuisine takes on a different meaning. One stunning example is that tarantula doughnut tapas are the height of elegance in Cambodia.Read the Article
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Emerging ento-vegetarians: Edible insect industry gets legal clarity following Brexit02 Dec 2022 --- Insect-consumption advocate Woven has scored a crucial win in its fight to have insect protein recognized as a part of the human food chain. After various post-Brexit woes, Woven’s lobbying to UK Parliament to accept the inherent safety and value of insects [...]
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A growing hunger for bugsEdible insects have been served as food in Thailand for a long time, often visible at street vendor stalls selling trays of fried insects, silkworm pupae, bamboo worms, locusts, beetles and crickets, with soy sauces and even seasonings.Read the Article
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Tackling food neophobia could encourage people to eat more insects - The British Psychological SocietyIt might be too much to expect people to swap a Christmas turkey for Christmas crickets. But getting people in the West to eat insects is, on paper, a brilliant idea. Insects are sustainable to farm, and they’re healthy. Many are [...]
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Edible Bugs - Bug TacoCheck out this Aussie who thought he was eating a fish taco but had a big surprise coming.#ediblebugs #edibleinsects #sustainability #sustainable #antioxidan...Read the Article
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What Science Says About ‘Edible Insects’ | HealthNewsInterest in eating insects is growing. These nutrient-dense foods may offer advantages over common livestock protein and food choices.Read the Article
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Bug-eating: a whole gastronomical experience | The ConcordianThe Montreal Insectarium recently introduced entomophagy With the climate rapidly changing, water is becoming less and less accessible.…Read the Article
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How to convince people to eat insects | Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesHow to convince people to eat insectsRead the Article
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I Tried Edible Bugs From A Montreal Food Hall & I Was Honestly SurprisedBugs might not be your idea of a balanced breakfast, but Montreal’s Insectarium wants to change that. In a new partnership with Quebecois celebrity chef Dani...Read the Article