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The Business of Bugs — Psychology and Untapped Food Sustainability

Category: Arts and Design
Duration: 00:34:15
Publish Date: 2017-11-15 22:00:00
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From stadium concession stands to DIY mealworm farms, edible insects have been making headlines in the last couple of years. But bugs are not just another viral food trend—they could potentially be the answer to the world’s growing food security problems. Edible insects are, after all, a sustainable food source that is both as good for us as it is for the planet.

Two companies—Exo and Tiny Farms—hope to leverage the humble cricket and make it the next great protein. But while many cultures around the world eat insects, Western countries are finding the concept a little harder to swallow. Could companies like cricket protein bar producer Exo and cricket flour supplier Tiny Farms be the next step towards bugs in our diet?

Narration by Iris Van Kerckhove & Eugene Kan Audio by Elphick Wo Photos by Carmen Chan

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