Inadequately treated biodegradable waste is considered an environmental, social and
economic threat worldwide, which call for great attention. Waste treatment with larvae of the …

The aims of this review are to describe the role of 'blue‐food production'(animals, plants and
algae harvested from freshwater and marine environments) within a circular bioeconomy …

The modern food system is characterized with high environmental impact, which is in many
cases associated with increased rates of animal production and overconsumption. The …

Highlights•Insects can be good sources of sustainable raw materials for alternative
foods.•Product formulation and insect processing interfere in sensory attributes.•Replacing …

Black soldier fly (BSF) larvae may play a role in a circular economy by upcycling low-value
organic streams into high value biomass. In this paper, the capacity of BSF larvae to process …

An overview is given of the special issue on edible insects covering a number of aspects
along the value change. The articles presented cover topics about producing insects both as …

Life cycle assessment (LCA) was applied to evaluate black soldier fly production using
different diets, including typical Belgian agro-residues (Brussels sprout stems, endive roots …

We retrieved data from various studies to investigate the consequences of insect meal
production and insect meal‐based diets with respect to their environmental impact, including …

Simple Summary Insects are increasingly being used in Europe as a new or alternative
source of protein for both direct human consumption and ingredients for feed and food …

Entomotherapy, the use of insects for medicinal purposes, has been practised for centuries
in many countries around the world. More than 2100 edible insect species are eaten by …