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Edible Insect Farming in the Context of the EU Regulations and Marketing-An Overview.
Zuk-Golaszewska, Krystyna; Galecki, Remigiusz; Obremski, Kazimierz; Smetana, Sergiy; Figiel, Szczepan; Golaszewski, Janusz.
  • Zuk-Golaszewska K; Department of Agrotechnology and Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland.
  • Galecki R; Department of Veterinary Prevention and Feed Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland.
  • Obremski K; Department of Veterinary Prevention and Feed Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland.
  • Smetana S; German Institute of Food Technologies-DIL e.V., 49610 Osnabrück, Germany.
  • Figiel S; Department of Economics Theory, Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland.
  • Golaszewski J; Center for Bioeconomy and Renewable Energies, Department of Genetics, Plant Breeding and Bioresource Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland.
Insects ; 13(5)2022 May 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1875648
ABSTRACT
Insects are increasingly being considered as an attractive source of protein that can cater to the growing demand for food around the world and promote the development of sustainable food systems. Commercial insect farms have been established in various countries, mainly in Asia, but in Europe, edible insects have not yet emerged as a viable alternative to traditional plant- and animal-based sources of protein. In this paper, we present an interdisciplinary overview of the technological aspects of edible insect farming in the context of the EU regulations and marketing. Based on a review of the literature, we have concluded that edible insect farming can be a viable business sector that significantly contributes to the overall sustainability of food systems if the appropriate regulations are introduced and food safety standards are guaranteed. However, the success of the edible insect industry also requires consumer acceptance of entomophagy, which is rather low in Western societies. Therefore, targeted marketing strategies are indispensable to support the implementation of edible insect programs.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Insects13050446