Guelph Bug Day 2018

Guelph Bug Day

Check out Guelph Bug Day, happening August 26, 2018 at the University of Guelph Arboretum Center College Ave E, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1 Check out this great contest around Guelph Bug Day! Follow on Instagram ******CONTEST ALERT****** Did you know that eating crickets is extremely healthy for you, and that crickets are a sustainable alternative […]

Entomo Farms at Eating Insects Athens

Ryan Goldin of Entomo Farms (pictured below delivering his presentation and posing with other rock stars of the entomophagy movement) is attending this incredible Eating Insects Athens event in Georgia, U.S.A. Eating Insects Athens builds on the momentum of Eating Insects Detroit (2016) by bringing together global experts and leaders in the edible insect movement […]

How Eating Insects Reduces Risk of Chronic Diseases

“Until now several studies have shown that besides the traditional use of insects such as crickets, termites and grasshoppers as part of the Nigerian diet for their nutritive values, they could be bioengineered for the treatment of cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV), wounds, obesity, malnutrition among other benefits.” Read the Whole Article

IFT 2018: A Matter of Science and Food

darren goldin chatting at IFT 2018 about alternative proteins

,Darren Goldin, Director of Farm Operations for Entomo Farms will be a panelist at IFT 2018 in Chicago. The panel will take place on Tuesday, July 17, and the title of the session is: Please Pass the Alt-Protein: Challenges and Solutions from the Alternative Protein Revolution That Intends to Diversify Our Dining. Read more about […]

Cooking with Cricket Powder on Stephen Colbert

cooking with crickets on stephen colbert

Following the rise of edible insects into mainstream has been absolutely incredible. The adoption over the past few years has been strong and steady. When celebrities embrace it and the entire concept and category, it helps to show  lay people that eating insects is really nothing to fear, yet something to behold, thanks to the […]

Edible Insects Are Increasingly on Western Menus

Article in SBS about Australian habits regarding edible insects

The ‘yuck factor’ often gets in the way of having a decent conversation about eating bugs. A lot of people just don’t want to entertain the thought of snacking on a cricket, termite, mealworm or ant. What is it about eating creepy crawlies that makes so many of us shudder on cue? “Edible insects are […]

Calgary Stampede Food and Drink 2018

Edible insect cricket food at the Calgary Stampede

Food is always a feature at the Calgary Stampede, and this year will be no different. Check out the different and delicious dishes being offered this year, including Grilled Cheese with Crickets and a Cricket Caramel Apple. Read More

Dream and Design: Madagascar, A Project of Passion: Day 8

The Final Days Days 6 and 7 I can’t believe we are more than halfway through this visit. It’s been so eye-opening, educational and collaborative. Day 5 Another day of learning, sharing and inspiration. Day 4 Today we had the chance to explore some new species and share some edible cricket snacks with our new […]

Dream and Design: Madagascar, a Passion Project

Darren in Madgascar for entomophagy project

Madagascar: A Project of Passion Passion. Passion is what drives me to innovate, to be the best person I can be and to care about the world around me. I’m lucky that my role as co-founder and Director of Operations allows me to connect with my passion on a daily basis. So imagine my pure […]