A food historian argues language deters us from eating insectsThe English language describes insects as pests or creepy crawlies which evoke disgust, instead of whetting the appetiteRead the Article
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This entire Japanese meal was made with 6 kinds of bugs and some caterpillar pooInsect food the way it should be.Read the Article
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Of ants eggs, silk worms n moreNew Delhi [India], December 13 (ANI): Entomophagy is a word that has suddenly gained currency in the gastronomic lexicon in the West. Translated literally, it means consuming insects for food. Gourmet diners and innovative chefs also refer to this category of ingredients as ‘Novel Foods’.Read the Article
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Locust outbreaks: Could farmers turn pests to profit?While many farmers in the Northern and Eastern Cape feel helpless in the face of locust outbreaks, other farmers and scientistsRead the Article
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Maine Voters Pass “Right to Food” Amendment to State ConstitutionIn November, voters in Maine passed an amendment to the state constitution recognizing a “natural, inherent, and unalienable right to food.”Read the Article
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The bug revolution? Insect protein makes its way to EuropeIn his public appearances, Robert Downey Jr. seems strikingly similar to the character he plays in the Marvel movies. In an interview with The Late Show host Stephen Colbert last February, he took a few minutes to talk about insects. The actor made an impassioned case [...]
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Teenager describes himself as a vegan who also lives on a diet of insects‘At the beginning, you are a little squeamish, but you get used to it.’Read the Article
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Megan Levan ’22 Hosts First Bugsgiving at Wesleyan to Promote EntomophagyWesleyan University’s twice-weekly student newspaper since 1868.Read the Article
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Cricket Cuisine | Cleveland MetroparksDiscover fun things to do in Cleveland and across Northeast Ohio at Cleveland Metroparks. Enjoy hikes, camps and more at a park near you!Read the Article
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Over €400,000 of support for innovative ideas involving edible insects - Innovation OriginsEuropean small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply to the European ValuSect project for services totaling €440,000 to help them further develop their innovative idea […]Read the Article
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Edible Insects: the new healthy alternative for meat lovers?Edible insects are a healthy alternative for a meat lovers as they offer nutritious benefits as well as global environmental ones.Read the Article
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Improving relationships with insects includes an open mind to an insect-inclusive dietInsects are becoming more popular in global diets with more than two billion people regularly eating insects. Gina Hunter from ISU says the idea that eating bugs is gross is learned.Read the Article
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Earth Matters: Listen to scientists about food - Opinions - The Island NowBy Linn Johnson Our pre-human, and early human ancestors were hunter-gatherers, foraging for edible plants and hunting game. Around 12,000 years ago they began to farm. According to some sources, […]Read the Article
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″ Bugs For Breakfast” - a bookwrapFeaturing (Photos courtesy of Unsplash.com) Eggs and bugs for breakfast... yum! Ready? Let’s dig in shall we? Unwrapping Bugs for Brea...Read the Article
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Uganda Grasshopper Entrepreneurs Now Unlikely Absentee COP26 ActivistsAs the UN Climate Change Conference on limiting carbon emissions to 1.5 degrees, known as COP26, took place in Glasgow from November 1-12, 2021, unbeknownst to world leaders present, a little known township outside the Greater Masaka City, located 130 kilometers southwest of Uganda’s capital, Kampal…Read the Article
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Are insects the future of food?From winged termites to weaver ants, insects are an integral part of India’s sub-regional cuisines. The Boochi Project digs deeperRead the Article
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The future of food is insects. Wait And it will Become The New NormalWe have been here before. In the 14th century, people didn’t see coffee coming. As we entered this century, avocados still took their time b...Read the Article
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Variety of edible insects in Mexico is wide and deliciousBecause of its great variety of edible bugs, Mexico occupies an important place in terms of this practice in the world.Read the Article
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New insect farming industry publication Beta Buzz launchedMeet the insect farming industry innovators leading the revolution together to help combat the climate crisis.Read the Article
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One in seven Brits say they’re willing to eat insects | MarketScreenerEven more of us would be willing to chow down on food with insect ingredients With COP-26 in full swing looking for a solution to the world’s emissions problems, one big cause... | November 5, 2021Read the Article
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[IN DEPTH] Japan’s Edible Insect Story | NHK WORLD-JAPAN NewsIn Japan, insects have long been part of the culinary culture, especially in mountainous regions. And these days they are making it back onto the plate, from pastries to ramen, as a sustainable approach to food production. We explore Japan’s new and old edible insect-based delicacies.Read [...]
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Edible insects left in legal limboProducers of edible insects in the UK have been left in legal limbo, after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) failed to notify producers of new regulations on novel foods post Brexit transition period, according to Horizon Insects.Read the Article
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Eating the right insects can provide nutrition, and might be good for the planetThe notion of biting into a bug or chewing on a cricket might make some people a bit squeamish.Read the Article
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Bug Grub - The MancunionThe Mancunion explores the exciting world of insect-based protein as an alternative to unsustainable, industrial meat.Read the Article
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PODCAST: Fear, Fascination and Food...from InsectsAs a child, Christine Picard would get the jitters about critters. But as an adult, her insight into insects has led to significant discoveries. But first, she had to overcome that fear. Her fear-turnRead the Article
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BBC World Service - The Food Chain, The bug businessHow do you convince more people to eat insects?Read the Article
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Insects as food vs feed to better combat global warming - All About FeedResearch has shown that when compared to feeding insects to farm animals, the direct human consumption of insects has the largest potential to reduce ourRead the Article
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Virtual Book Launch with Mary BooneHelp us celebrate the launch of author Mary Boone’s latest middle-grade nonfiction book, Bugs for Breakfast.Read the Article
Feeding 9bn people will mean reimagining the edible worldMore insects are likely to be on the menu | Technology QuarterlyRead the Article
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Edible insects ‘more sustainable as food rather than animal feed’Insects fed from industrial side-stream waste and then directly consumed as food have the ‘greatest potential to reduce the carbon footprints of European consumers’, claims a new study.Read the Article