Get in the Know: PROTEIN
What is protein and why do our bodies need it? Food trends are not a new thing. Paleo, Keto, Lean, plant-based etc. are all terms that we’ve heard of, yet how many of us really understand the role that protein plays in our lives? How much do we really need and where should we be […]
Entomo Farms and Entotrust
Entomo Farms is the front runner Canadian farm for earth preservation through alternative proteins. Since 2014, Entomo Farms has been developing large scale cricket farming. The protein powder is for B2B and for end consumers. Entomo Farms is the only certified organic cricket farm and the largest scale farm of crickets in North America. We choose […]
Madagascar Passion Project: Part 5
I have recently returned from my 5th trip to Madagascar for the IPSIO and Valala Farms project. The wonderful staff at the Biodiversity Centre make if feel as comfortable as a second home. Although the travel and the workload are intense, seeing this project come to fruition energizes and inspires us all in amazing ways. […]
Madagascar; The Passion Intensifies
Darren Goldin, Director of Farming Operations for Entomo Farms is a passionate person. He is passionate about farming, agriculture, the environment, insects, health and humanity. It is his passion which led him to multiple trips in Madagascar. Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world, with over 60% of children under the age […]
The Impact that Eating Insects Has on Health
The Impact that Eating Insects Has on Health In July 2018, Scientific Reports (a Nature Journal), published the results of a study showing that eating cricket powder (at 25 g per day) is safe and may improve the gut biome. Dr. Valerie Stull at the University of Wisconsin, one of the study’s co-authors, never expected […]
Take Action and Hop Into a Healthy 2019 with Edible Insects
By now you’ve read about it, you’ve heard about it, you might even have seen or tasted it. Edible insects like crickets are not just a trend, they are here to stay thanks to the incredible health benefits and the great sustainability of this micro livestock. It’s that time of year again, when we take […]
Happy World Edible Insect Day 2018
Edible insects are making their way on to more and more people’s plates every day. If you are someone who has decided to incorporate insects into your diet this year, then kudos to you! If you are still undecided, wary or apprehensive, then read on. This information will definitely help you make the right choice! […]
Prebiotics and Your Health
We have all heard about probiotics…that good bacteria that’s found in yogurt, right? So, then what are prebiotics, how are they related to probiotics, and do we need to have both? This article on probiotics and prebiotics explains the relationship in a simple way. Probiotics are beneficial live bacteria that are found in certain foods […]
Dream and Design: Madagascar, a Passion 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 […]
Entomo Farms Crickets Fly…In Space!
There are so many wonderful aspects around being involved in a material that is new to exploration and discovery. Although edible insects have been in the mainstream in many societies around the world for centuries, for North Americans and Europeans, it is an emerging food, and people from all different sectors are interested in exploring […]