Wow!: Orphans in Congo fed palm weevil larvae in bid to beat malnutrition
ANGE KASONGO, of Reuters, reports on Farms for Orphans’ initiative to address malnutrition in the west African nation…
Farming insects may solve one problem but create others, scientists warn
Thomson Reuters Foundation Insects have great potential as an alternative source of protein, but further research is urgently needed before mass production begins in order to avoid environment disaster, Swedish researchers warned Monday. There is currently an “overwhelming lack of knowledge” on basic questions such as suitable species, their housing and feed requirements, managing their […]
Edible insects hit supermarket shelves in UK first
Thomson Reuters Foundation Fancy some roasted crickets for a light snack? In the UK, you need look no further than in the local supermarket aisles. Sainsbury’s has become the first British supermarket chain to stock edible insects in a bid to boost sustainable food sources that produce fewer greenhouse gases. “Insect snacks should no longer […]
Trendspotter: Bugs as food
DAVID ADAMS takes a look at the growing trend around the world to eat insects…