Insects as food trends

Insects as food trends

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Why eating insects makes sense
The Economist
The world's population is projected to reach 11 billion by the end of the century. Feeding that many people will be a challenge, and it is further complicate...
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Feature: Why insects could be the ideal animal feed
Science Magazine
Advocates say raising livestock and fish on insect meal is easier on the planet
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Edible insects: an industry in the making
CNRS
Edible insects are now considered to be an alternative source of protein for a human population set to increase by 2 billion by 2050. Yet a competitive production method still needs to be found. We ask researchers and future manufacturers how they are trying to overcome the challenges involved in this new type of farming to turn it into a substantial French and European
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The end of meat? How changing tastes mean we could end up in a world without beef
Financial Post
From animal-free milk to meat grown in a lab, food entrepreneurs are coming up with protein alternatives that don't involve raising a cow
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UN: Global agriculture needs a ‘profound transformation’ to fight climate change and protect food security
The Washington Post
Millions could be put at risk of hunger and poverty in the next few decades.
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Why China Is Obsessed With Promoting Potatoes
Vice News
China has a real problem: It has to feed 20 percent of the world’s population with just 10 percent of the world’s arable land. And the government recently an...
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Will governments start taxing meat? A large investor group thinks it's 'inevitable'
Forbes
The meat industry could be in for an unpleasant surprise, according to an influential group of investors. It will be interesting to see whether this comes to fruition.
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Climate change: Will insect-eating dogs help?
BBC
A pet food manufacturer says switching to a dog food made of soldier flies will protect the environment.
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2019 food trends: Cricket powder, edible insect start-ups spark love for bugs
USA Today
Cricket powder is making edible insects a food trend in 2019, following years of hype over whether insects can be a sustainable meat substitute.
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Why eating bugs is so popular in Congo
The Economist
The creepy superfood is rich in protein and magnesium
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Edible insects set to be approved by EU in 'breakthrough moment'
The Guardian
Food safety agencys decision could put mealworms, locusts and baby crickets on menus