Tag: Edible Insects
From Pests to Plates: Insect Market to Mature
The global edible insect market is slated to grow by $11.42 billion from 2024-28, with the growing food shortage as a contributing factor, as well as the high nutrient density and low rearing cost of insects. However, insects are often perceived as “unhygienic” in many cultures.
Are Edible Insects the Future of Alternative Protein?
Edible insects have all the makings of a smash hit in the alternative protein sector. The big problem? U.S. consumers might not want to eat bugs.
Meet the Hottest New Vegetable: the Zucchiolo
The zucchiolo, a cross between a cucumber and a zucchini, is the hottest new vegetable in Europe. Is a North American invasion of the zucchiolo next?
FI Fast Break audio news: May 10, 2023
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on the latest in edible insects and much, much more.
FI Webinar Recap: ADM, InnovaFeed ‘Unlocking’ Insect Protein Potential
The global market for edible insects is projected to surpass $1.5 billion by year’s end, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations notes that insects currently supplement the diets of approximately two …
Food Industry Bugging Out Over Insect Protein
The edible insect market, which surpassed $112 million in 2019, is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 26.5% from 2020 to 2027 to reach $4.63 billion by 2027, according to Research …
Where is the Edible Insect Segment Headed?
The COVID-19 pandemic posed numerous challenges to food sectors, especially meat product producers. As the health crisis continues to impact the supply of meat, it is also driving the demand for alternative protein substitutes like …