Bug Food 513
Hey, Bella Pupa!
January 22, 2018 – Bugsolutely‘s Bella Pupa won the 2017 FBIF’s Most Innovative Food prize. Bella Pupa was voted number one out of a selection of 54 competitors from different categories, including diary, drink, snack and instant foods like Wangwang, Master Kang, Haoxiangni and Three Squirrels. “Bella Pupa is providing us with a new idea […]
Asia Insect Farm Solutions
Interview with Mr. Yuvanesh and Mr. Raavee, Directors of Asia Insect Farm Solutions (AIFS) Tell us about AIFS project Last year, we had the opportunity of meeting the founders of Nordic Insect Economy. After our discussions, we were convinced that edible insects are going to be the most sustainable solution to meet the rising global […]
Take care of your image
The edible insects industry is growing fast, companies are evolving and their products too. A fundamental part of the communication work aimed at the consumer is now based on the design of the product and the packaging, on the creative intervention of the Chefs, on the contribution of food critics and food technologists. Image is […]
ByEnto: insects-based cosmetics
Interview with Irina Vetere, ByEnto cofounder Hi Irina, last time we talked you told me about the idea of Byento for producing insect-based feed. What’s changed in these two years? Hello Lorenzo. The initiative to use insects as feed was born during the first years of the new millennium, thanks to the studies and the promotion […]
Edible insects: the value chain
The symposium “Edible Insects: the value chain” will be held on 21-22 March 2018 in Ede-Wageningen to celebrate 10 years of insect research in The Netherlands. Researchers of Wageningen University&Research will present the latest insights and findings related to the applicability of insects as a novel protein source considering different steps of the value chain. […]
How do seniors react to edible insects?
Edible insects have been promoted as a new food source in Western countries. High in proteins, healthy fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, they can be good for our health and body if they are incorporated into a healthy diet. Requiring few feed and water, it could make sense to consider edible insects as a sustainable […]