Simple Summary The consumption of meat and fish is growing, and it is becoming
increasingly difficult to meet the growing demand for protein by farming on land and in water …

Globally, there is a need to seek alternative sources of protein in addition to meat. This has
led to considerable interest in edible insects. Such insects form part of cultures and diets in …

Implications• Edible insect markets are rapidly expanding, driven by consumer demand for
sustainable food.• Edible insect production volumes are still too small to drive a massive …

Edible forest insects are consumed regularly as a major dish or a food supplement by
members of various rural communities in southeast Asia, the Pacific, sub-Saharan Africa and …

The nutrient composition of yellow mealworm (YM) Tenebrio molitor varies based on the
stages of the life cycle, the rearing conditions, and the feeding substrate. This study …

Simple Summary Poultry, pigs, and fish consume insects in nature and therefore insect meal
could be considered to be an acceptable substitute for soybean and fishmeal as a protein …

Aquaculture is a growing global food production sector that aims to meet the increasing
demand for dietary protein. Crustaceans are an important and predominantly high-priced …

Introducing entomophagy (insect consumption), a common practice in many countries
around the world, in Western countries is a great challenge. Aiming to expand the adoption …

The increase in meat consumption expected in the next decade will require more and more
proteins for animal feeding. The recent amendments to the European “BSE Regulation” …

The intention with this critical review is to appraise recent work done on insect proteins as
animal feeds, and to discuss the possible factors which led to the ruling out of insect proteins …