Despite the initial hype, insect agriculture is facing the economic realities of competing with the traditional meat industry.

How the frenzy over farming insects for food went bust.

The UK's largest insect farm is so luxurious it even offers temperature-controlled 'love cages' to keep its six-legged guests in an amorous mood. But this isn't just some creepy-crawly getaway. The ...

What is the life of a cricket worth? Besides being big business, insect farms also provide important sources of protein and income for rural households. They can be established cheaply, with little ...

Modular insect farming technology has been developed for food businesses to upcycle organic waste on-site into a sustainable protein alternative. Far too much food intended for human consumption never ...

The global insect protein industry is expanding rapidly as food producers, aquaculture companies, and pet food manufacturers explore alternative protein sources. Crickets are increasingly processed ...

A new peer-reviewed study published in the respected scientific journal, Biological Reviews, has cast doubt on the widely touted environmental benefits of insect farming. It may cause second thoughts ...