Science 105
Gastrophysics: the new science of eating
Interview with Charles Spence, professor of experimental psychology at Somerville College Can you explain what exactly experimental psychology and multisensory foods are? Gastrophysics: the new science of eating is all about combining the best in food experiences (that is the gastronomy part) with the latest in psychology/measurement science (that is the psychophysics part). This new approach […]
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. […]
Feed Protein Vision 2018
Feed Protein Vision 2018: organized by the publishers of FeedNavigator.com, the event focuses on sustainable innovation with key networking opportunities with industry leaders, tactical thinkers and many more. With debates, speed networking opportunities, and a chance to munch over hot button topics at lunch, you will connect with people working on innovation in feed protein or related […]
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