Insects play a key role in the regulation and dynamics of many ecosystem services (ES).
However, this role is often assumed, with limited or no experimental quantification of its real …

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 …

Food security is a problem in many developing and less developed countries due to
increase in human population and decrease in crop productivity and food availability. Edible …

In the current times of climate change, the intense use of insects as a protein source is
gaining popularity worldwide, and will likely contribute to increased nutrient intake in food …

Edible insect consumption is a traditional practice in many countries and has the potential to
contribute to food security. The aim of this study is to obtain insight into insect consumption …

1. Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of the planet's surface but support up to 10%
of known species. Around 25% of freshwater invertebrate species are under threat of …

The utilization of insects as a sustainable and secure source of animal-based food for the
human diet has continued to increase in popularity in recent years. Throughout the world, a …

Among the factors contributing to food shortage in Africa are lack of appropriate preservation
and storage facilities, tropical heat and poor road network for marketing produce. High food …

Because edible insects provide nutritional and environmental benefits, there is a focus on
establishing and optimizing the insect production sector and developing the value chain …

Insects as food and feed have the potential to alleviate food, feed and nutrition insecurity in
sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) against a backdrop of climate change. Such use has gained …