Workshop on Edible Insect: second edition
The second edition of the Edible Insect Workshop, by Wageningen University. Dec 5, 2015Entomofago
Crickets are not a free lunch
It has been suggested that the ecological impact of crickets as a source of dietary protein is less than conventional forms of livestock due to their comparatively efficient feed conversion and ability to consume organic side-streams. This study measured the biomass output and feed conversion ratios of house crickets (Acheta domesticus) reared on diets that […]
InBioProFeed Project: insects bioconversion of organic waste
We interviewed Prof. Gianluca Tettamanti, associate Professor in the department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences at the University of Insubria, and project manager InBioProFeed for bioconversion of vegetable waste by insects. Can you explain what’s the project InBioProFeed exactly? The project examines the feasibility of raising the black soldier fly (Hermetia Illucens) on vegetable waste […]
Italbugs: the first Panettone in the world with silkworms flour
When: December, 12/2015 at 10:00 a.m. Where: Willy Wonka Cooking Lab Who: Italbugs “Food Before Christmas” What: the first Panettone in the world made with silkworms flour Nov 30, 2015Entomofago
L’Entomofago on Facebook
Now you can follow us also on ourr Facebook Official Page Nov 30, 2015Entomofago
International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed
IPIFF is the International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed. The goal of IPIFF is to help the insect industry prosper in Europe and worldwide, which means that: – The European insect industry will be composed of a collaborative network of local partner companies that will share sustainability as a common value and promote […]