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a taste of insects
  • Why should I eat insects?
    • Do they taste good?
    • Are they healthy?
    • Can they save the world?
    • Who eats insects?
  • How can I try insects?
    • Know your bugs
    • Prepare and cook them
    • Find them where you are
    • Stores & Restaurants
    • Tastings & Events
  • What's stopping me?
    • Is it disgusting?
    • Are they dangerous?
    • Could it be illegal?
    • Can it go wrong?

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From Bricks to Bugs – the journey of two ento-preneurs (2)

Posted by · June 16, 2016 1:48 AM
New year, new start: how much work went into nailing the mission statement for newly-founded Mophagy – and how many visits to the pub.  Dig deeper →

UK premiere of BUGS at Edinburgh International Film Festival

Posted by Ben Kempas · May 25, 2016 12:52 PM · 1 reaction
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From Bricks to Bugs – the journey of two ento-preneurs (1)

Posted by Josh Bentham · May 05, 2016 4:56 PM · 1 reaction
How Josh and Harry went from selling LEGO in the UK to founding their edible-insect startup, Mophagy.  Dig deeper →

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Ban them or boost them? The EU's struggle with edible insects

Posted by Jen Stout · February 22, 2016 11:11 AM
Is it legal to sell edible insects in the EU? How come I can buy edible insects in some EU countries? Is it safe if the regulations aren’t in place yet?  Dig deeper →

"In supermarkets by the end of the year" – a chat with Crobar

Posted by Jen Stout · February 21, 2016 8:08 PM · 2 reactions
In a market full of energy bars, one stands out from the crowd: it's got a very special ingredient. Speaking to BUGSfeed, Crobar's founder Christine Spliid tells of the gamble involved in launching a cricket-based snack.  Dig deeper →

It's all about diversity

Posted by Rebecca Roberts · February 08, 2016 5:44 PM · 1 reaction
The UK’s first public Insects for Food and Feed Conference was hosted at the Oxford Martin School. Rebecca Roberts gives us the 'state of the union' in insects as food and feed, and concludes that diversity was the key take-home message.  Dig deeper →

What can trump disgust? Cash? Or the fear of missing out?

Posted by Jen Stout · February 06, 2016 8:18 PM
In most western countries, eating insects still provokes disgust and horror. As the interest in entomophagy grows, a lot of stakeholders will be looking for that magic persuasive factor. What does it take to get people to eat an insect?  Dig deeper →

'Buggis' for Burns Nicht – haggis with mealworms

Posted by · January 25, 2016 6:16 PM
As all Scottish followers will know, tonight is Burns Nicht. Yesterday, we were wondering on Twitter if someone had made haggis, the Scottish national dish, from insects yet. Today, we came across the answer and are sharing it with kind permission of the wonderful Bugs for Life project. Here's Craig MacFarlane and the bug haggis – or 'buggis'.  Dig deeper →
Eating insects is nothing new – but it's also the future. Still, many of us find it disgusting. We’re on a mission to find out more – not to sell you anything. Share our curiosity and join us in exploring a taste of insects!

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Bug of the Week (22)

Stingless Bee

Delicious honey with no sting: the perfect bee? Meet our BUG OF THE WEEK.  Read →

  • Stingless Bee
  • Earthworm
  • Black Soldier Fly
  • June Beetle
  • Silkworm
  • Mopane Caterpillar
  • Escamol (Ant Larva)
  • Cheese Fly Larva
  • Waxworm
  • Cockroach
  • Locust
  • Wasp
  • Termite
  • Cricket
  • Cockchafer
  • Grasshopper
  • Asian Giant Hornet
  • Palm Weevil
  • Mealworm
  • Giant Water Bug
  • Western Honeybee
  • Red Wood Ant

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Why should I eat insects?
  • Do they taste good?
  • Are they healthy?
  • Can they save the world?
  • Who eats insects?
How can I try insects?
  • Know your bugs
  • Prepare and cook them
  • Find them where you are
  • Tastings & Events
What's stopping me?
  • Is it disgusting?
  • Are they dangerous?
  • Could it be illegal?
  • Can it go wrong?
Who's bugging me?
  • BUGSfeed team
  • BUGS film team
  • Nordic Food Lab team

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