Crickets a la carteIntro Vegetarianism, veganism, pescetarianism; how about entomophagy? Instead of subtracting from your diet, what if you could add? It’s a decision that could start a swarm of positive change for yourself, for the people, and for the Earth. This may sound like chirping in your ears. But, I urge you…Read the Article
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Food shortages could be solved by ‘false banana’ – what we’ll be eating in 2050POPULATION growth and climate change will work in tandem to force humans to find new sources of food. Are you ready for a new menu in 2050? False banana The enset or “false banana” is a…Read the Article
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May
May
Putting in suitable environmental actions key in curtailing cookingTANZANIA attained 60 years of independence, which is a period equivalent to a person born at that time; now categorized as a senior citizen. In that context, such a person has remarkable experiences generated over the years.Read the Article
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May
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Check Out What Food Scientists Believe The Dinner Of The Future Looks LikeFood is going to change drastically in most of our lifetimes. Let’s see what scientists believe dinner of the future looks like.Read the Article
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May
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War and record food prices are making edible insects more tempting to farmers—and investorsFood commodity prices have skyrocketed in the past 18 months, even more so since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. That’s forcing agriculture giants to rethink the food supply chain, and give a closer look to insect-based proteins to feed livestock.Read the Article
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May
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High Protein Edible Insects Could Help Resolve Food, Climate CrisisScientists have shown that edible insects are high in proteins and other nutrients and are good for people and good for mitigating climate change.Read the Article
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May
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Bulgaria holds potential to be leading producer of insect productsKrastanov further states that the food base which is utilized in the production of insects includes by-products of the food industry such as - wheat bran, brewer’s yeast and clean water.Read the Article
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May
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What the Insect Crisis Means for Food, Farming—and HumanityJournalist and author Oliver Milman discusses the findings of his new book, how declining pollinator populations could harm vulnerable communities, and the most promising solutions.Read the Article
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May
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10 Best Edible Insects We Dare You To TryWould you eat a bug? Believe it or not, many are both nutritious and delicious. Go ahead, we dare you!Read the Article
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May
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Productive Insects: A Source of Safe and Sustainable Food - NorthlinesDr. R. K. Gupta* Kamlesh Bali and Jyoti Thakur Insects are the most abundant organisms on earth comprising up to 70% of all organisms. They are an integral part of our ecosystem and contribute in the global food production. Around 35% of global food production [...]
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May
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Protein-packed insects might be the food of the futureGet over your aversion as protein-packed insects might be the food of the futureRead the Article
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May
May
Palm worms delicacy catches onCAN you imagine eating a plate of worms? Well, the mere thought may seem bizarre but it is a delicacy right here in the country.The palm weevil larvae, also known as palm worms, are popularly referred to as “Akokono” by the Akans.Read the Article
14
May
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One Nation’s Malcolm Roberts Is Freaking Out ’Cos He Reckons We’re Gonna Be Forced To Eat BugsYummy yummy, bugs in my tummy.Read the Article
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May
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If we want to save the planet, the future of food is insectsFried crickets on the school menu, milk made from fly larvae and mealworm bolognese for dinner? These are the environmentally friendly meals we can look forward to. Bon appetit!Read the Article
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Apr
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Some insects populations may be down 49% due to climate change and intense farmingInsects that pollinate crops, cycle nutrients into soil, and eat pests are linchpins in the ecosystems that produce food.Read the Article
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Apr
Apr
Plant-based patties, lab-grown meat and insects: how the protein industry is innovating to meet demandA new ‘protein roadmap’ produced by CSIRO reveals foods set to fill fridges by 2030 as health, environmental and ethical concerns push consumers away from meat.Read the Article
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Apr
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Nutritious Insects | Edible Insects | PBS LearningMediaLearn about the nutritional content of insects in this video from NOVA: Edible Insects. Use this resource to illustrate how insects are a beneficial food source for humans and how they may be optimized to provide high nutritional value.Read the Article
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Apr
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Environmental Benefits of Eating Insects | Edible Insects | PBS LearningMediaLearn how insects can be an efficient source of protein as well as a solution to tackle meat production challenges and food waste in this video from NOVA: Edible Insects. Use this resource to illustrate the environmental costs of a human activity and an innovative [...]
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Apr
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Pupils to receive mopane worms fortified porridgeBulawayo’s most popular daily newspaperRead the Article
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Apr
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WATCH NOW: Kenosha Public Museum Eco-Science Fair teaches kids about sustainability .. and eating bugsThe Kenosha Public Museum’s Eco-Science Fair taught visitors how to make blankets out of plastic bags, create seed bombs and even to eat bugs on Saturday .Read the Article
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Apr
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UENR, other universities promote insect-based food supplementsUENR, other universities promote insect-based food supplementsRead the Article
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Apr
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Protenga raises investment to scale smart insect farmsProtenga, a developer of insect technology and animal foods, recently closed a US$2mn venture debt facility with a syndicate of Singapore-based investorsRead the Article
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Apr
Apr
Why do we eat what we eat? Considering soil health, farming in the food chainWhat will we eat when the Bugs are gone? Part 2 What you eat and drink is often no less a matter of fashion and tradition than what you wear, with the important qualifier that what you eat has generally much [...]
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Mar
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Leftover donuts and flies land these N.J. students as finalists in national Samsung education contestThe students’ project for the 12th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest involves using black soldier flies to turn food waste into usable products, like soap.Read the Article
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Mar
Mar
Cochineal, a red dye from bugs, moves to the labCarminic acid is a bright, natural coloring used in some cosmetics and foods. It’s traditionally sourced from ‘farming’ an insect on acres of prickly pears. Today, scientists are moving to engineer it in microbes.Read the Article
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Mar
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Rwanda unveils guidebook for insect industryGlobally, insects are increasingly being valued as a green, more affordable and nutritious source of food for people.Read the Article
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Insect that ‘tastes like bacon’ could help save Madagascar from starvationA pilot project is being set up to farm the ‘bacon bug’.Read the Article
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PHS Researchers Go to National Finals With Bugs, Food Waste, Oil, and Soap | Town TopicsRead the Article
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Mar
IIT-Roorkee Alumni Use Insects to Upcycle a Ton of Food Waste/Week Into Animal FeedLoopworm, a Bengaluru-based agri-biotech startup, is engaged in the farming of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Larvae that converts food waste to produce premiumRead the Article
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Mar
Mar
People should eat bugs and use their poo to grow crops, scientists suggestInsect poo, that is - not human poo.Read the Article