A byproduct of insect farming improves soil health and reduces insect damage in soybean and switchgrass crops according to research from the Arkansas Agriculture Experiment Station at the University ...

When Francine Mashimango fled violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with her nine children in 2018, she never imagined that a few years later, she would be supporting her family by ...

World Bank report shows benefits for Africa and countries affected by fragility, conflict, and violence in terms of nutrition, environment, jobs, and hard currency reserves WASHINGTON, December 8, ...

Increased insect consumption by humans may be better for both gut health and planetary health. Chitin (kai'tin) and healthy fats from insects appear to contribute to healthy gut microbiota and are ...

Evolving views on food are challenging traditional diets — and not just for humans. Innovative dining options are also being added to the menus of our pets. Startups have proposed numerous new ways to ...

Future Market Insights (FMI) projects the insect-based pet food market to grow from USD 1,610.5 million in 2025 to USD 4,150.2 million by 2035, advancing at a 10.0% CAGR. The market's rise reflects a ...

In two Perspectives, Arup Kumar Hazarika and Unmilan Kalita, and Arnold van Huis and Laura Gasco, discuss the potential of farming insects to improve global food security as both a source of human ...

(Beyond Pesticides, June 20, 2025) A study in Conservation Genetics, entitled “Organic farming fosters arthropod diversity of specific insect guilds – evidence from metabarcoding,” showcases the ...

While the idea of eating worms and insects may make you feel uneasy, research shows a vast array of benefits when integrating these critters into your meals and snacks. In 2013, the United Nations ...