The Future of Protein: Powerhouses at the University of Ottawa
Dr. Jarrod Goldin, President and co-founder of Entomo Farms, was honoured to be one of the panelists to speak at the The Future of Protein event hosted at the University of Ottawa October 25 and 26th. The topic of Goldin’s panel was: “How can innovation and investment in agri-food help tackle environmental problems associated with […]
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! […]
2017-2018 Bacterial Pathogens in Edible Insects
‘The consumption of edible insects has a long history in Africa, Asia and Latin America. In recent years there has been an increased interest in eating edible insects in Europe and North America. Consequently, a growing number of edible insect products have become available to Canadians, such as dried whole insects, insect powder, and insect-containing […]
Benefiq 2018 Seize the Future of Food
Dr. Jarrod Goldin, President of Entomo Farms, will be speaking at Benefiq 2018. This year’s conference, “Seize the Future of Food”, is an international rendezvous on health ingredients and will be held from October 2 to 4, 2018, at the Quebec City Convention Centre in Canada. Anchored in Quebec City’s reputation for excellence in food […]
Guelph Bug Day 2018
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
Eating Crickets Can Be Good For Your Gut, According To A New Clinical Trial
“I was on a trip with my parents in Central America and we were served fried ants,” she says. “I remember being so grossed out initially, but when I put the ant in my mouth, I was really surprised because it tasted like food — and it was good!” Today, Stull, a recent doctoral graduate […]
Edible Crickets the Next High Protein ‘Superfood’
Edible Crickets the Next High Protein ‘Superfood’ It’s been touted as the next high protein ‘superfood’. And it’s no wonder the edible crickets are packed full of protein, potassium, calcium, iron and 12 times more vitamin B12 than salmon. The six-legged insect contain all nine essential amino acids – the building blocks of protein that we must […]
IFT 2018: A Matter of Science and Food
,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 […]