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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
Mauro Balboni: The Eaten Planet
Interview with Mauro Balboni, ex-manager in the agro-food industry and author of “Il Pianeta Mangiato” (The eaten Planet) In your book – Il Pianeta Mangiato (“The Eaten Planet”), published by Dissensi – you examine both the past evolution of our food and its future perspectives. What do we have to expect for the future? Today, […]
Guidance for a Novel Food application
In this EFSA guidance on the preparation and presentation of an application to obtain a novel food authorization you can find all the requested scientific and administrative data. Clic here to download the guidance in pdf format
Maker Faire Rome 2017
Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth – a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker Movement. It’s a place where people of all ages and backgrounds gather together to show what they are making, and share what they are learning. It’s an event whose mission […]
A new book by A. Van Huis
Alternative protein sources are urgently required as the available land area is not sufficient to satisfy the growing demand for meat. Insects have a high potential of becoming a new sector in the food and feed industry, mainly because of the many environmental benefits when compared to meat production. This will be outlined in the […]
Insectinov 2017
The Symposium has the following goals: Conduct a thorough review of research advancements and current industrial developments, in Europe and elsewhere, in order to broaden our vision of potentials and remaining obstacles to be lifted. Beyond scientific and technological aspects, regulatory, economic and societal considerations will be dealt with. Assess the entire line of production: […]
IPIFF Conference 2017
This international conference aims to bring together insect producing companies, high level representatives from EU institutions, industry and consumers’ representatives, to take stock of relevant EU legislative developments and explore future opportunities on the use of insects for food or feed applications. Info here
