Meat Atlas: facts and figures about the animals we eat
The Friends of the Earth Organization with Heinrich Boll Foundation have realized a very interesting report on the global meat industry. Downolad the report (full text in English): Meat Atlas 2014
Why insects are not allowed in animal feed?
“Insects are the future. We need to identify alternative protein sources with urgency, and insects have great potential in contributing to global food security. Insect-based feed products could have a similar market to fishmeal and soy, which are presently the major components used in feed formulae for aquaculture and livestock. Also, it takes much less […]
Treccani on edible insects
Treccani, the famous italian encyclopedia, hosts on its Magazine an interesting article on edible insects by Carlo Passera (text in italian).
Arnold Van Huis (FAO) talks about edible insects
Arnold Van Huis (FAO) talks about edible insects. Interview by Daniel Ambuhl – Skyfood.
Entomophagy: an evolving terminology in need of review
There is growing interest in insects as human food in academia, food and agricultural industries, public Institutions and the public at large. Yet many of the words and concepts used to describe these organisms and the human practices surrounding them are still rudimentary, compared to the diversity of the organisms themselves and the existing complexity […]
Entosense: an App dedicated to entomophagy
Entosense is the App dedicated to entomophagy. You can downaload from ITunes or GooglePlay.
Eating Insects Conference – Detroit, May 2016
On May 26-28, 2016, Detroit will be hosting a three-day, international, interdisciplinary conference on the topic of insects as food and feed. This will be the first conference dedicated solely to edible insects to be held in the U.S.! Info and reservations: www.eatinginsectsdetroit.org
