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 ...

Food trends never sit still. One moment it’s all about plant-based burgers, the next it’s algae chips or lab-grown steaks. As political, environmental, and economic shifts reshape our world, the way ...

Insects are not typically considered food in Western society, and many would probably balk at the idea of chowing down an ...

Insects don’t emit anywhere near as much methane as cattle herds, pound for pound. Escher says insect farming is somewhat ...

People who are hesitant to try insect-based foods may enjoy the experience more than they expect—and can become more open to ...

The future of the food system on the planet is increasingly facing uncertainties that are attributable to population growth and a surge in demand for nutritious food. Traditional agricultural ...

For their first attempt at making food from insects, Sean Warner and Patrick Pittaluga started with a bug burger. Their patty, which combined black beans with black soldier fly larvae, was cooked up ...

People reluctant to try insect-based foods often enjoy them more than expected, with many preferring an insect protein bar ...

A new study finds participants preferred insect protein bars over cereal bars, with curiosity and attention outweighing ...

The substantial environmental footprint of meat production means that dietary shifts are needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Insects may offer one alternative, but must first be widely accepted ...

Intern Heather Darnell enjoys a crunchy cricket. Cricket curry and rice: a healthy, wholesome meal. The “Coooking with Insects” demonstration drew the Test Kitchen's largest crowd of the Festival. Dr.