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Where to start
In the last period we are getting more and more requests for information about the legislation and the Novel Food authotizations for edible insects, and this means that the interest in the subject is constantly growing. We’re really happy for that. Over the course of time we’ve obviously talked about the matter several times, but […]
The digestive system of BSF
The larvae of the black Soldier fly(BSF),Hermetia illucens(Linnaeus,1758)(Diptera:Stratiomyidae),are considered an efficient system for the bioconversion of organic waste into usable products, such as insect protein for animal feed and bioactive molecules. Despite the great interest toward H. illucens and its biotechnological applications, information on the biology of this insect is still scarce.In particular,no data on […]
Insects Summer School
The field of rearing insects for human food and animal feed is new. There are many challenges in bringing insects on the market. How can we rear insects in a sustainable way with low environmental impact and contributing to a circular economy? What type of production design and facilities are needed to farm the insects […]
Good practices for insects production
This manual of good practices was drafted under the coordination of DGAV ( DIREÇÃO-GERAL DE ALIMENTAÇÃO E VETERINÁRIA – LISBOA) as part of the EntoValor project – Insects as an opportunity in recovery of by-products (POCI-010247-FEDER-017675), a project co-funded by Portugal2020. Authors: José Manuel Costa (DGAV – Animal Feeding Unit) Daniel de Moura Murta (EntoGreen and […]
Insects farming in Scotland
This one-day stakeholder workshop will bring together key organisations from across the would-be insect supply chain to share information and network. Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation – February 7 2019 Info here
Insects as Food&Feed Conference
The number of producers and users of insect based products both as animal feed and as a novel protein source in human diets is rapidly increasing. This conference (organized by The Royal Entomological Society) will draw together the multidisciplinary aspects of this emerging industry. It will provide a forum for participants to discuss the progress […]
Podcast: David Gracer
A new podcast from Entonation: a fascinating and educational interview with one of the legendary founding fathers of modern entomophagy Dave Gracer. And more.
