Novel Food 521
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 […]
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 […]
Uno chef, degli insetti
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Insects and diets globalization
Interview with Dr. Francini, clinic nutritionist and President of the Italian Human Nutrition Society (SINU) – Triveneto Today we hear about many new types of diet like paleo, raw, etc. The grandmother’s old advice for which a varied and balanced diet is the best, is still a valid advice? Food, like many other aspects of our lives, […]
Afula Convention on insects
The conference will provide a platform for sharing knowledge, experience, ideas, and initiatives from the various disciplines involved in the utilization of insects for the benefit of humankind in both food and non-food applications. Afula, Israel – March 6th 2018 Info here
2018: Edible insects Conference in China
The 2nd International Conference “Insects to Feed the World” (IFW 2018) will take place during 15-20 May, 2018 in Wuhan, China, and is organized by Huazhong Agricultural University. The 1st International Conference “Insects to feed the world” was held from 14-17 May 2014 in Ede (Wageningen), the Netherlands. Dr. Arnold van Huis and Dr. Paul Vantomme (FAO senior officer) […]
