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In May, gardeners were urged to provide four species of birds with food worth £2.10.
With spring approaching, gardeners across the UK are encouraged to support native birds by donating an inexpensive treat: mealworms. A packet starts at just £2.10, and these wiggly little worms are sure to delight your feathered guests. Live or dried mealworms are rich in protein and an excellent...Read more -
American mealworm producers are prioritizing renewable energy and zero-waste technologies in their new facilities.
Rather than build entirely new facilities from scratch, Beta Hatch adopted a strategy of modernizing existing infrastructure. The Cashmere plant was originally a juicer that had been idle for nearly ten years. In addition to this recycling model, the company claims that its production process is...Read more -
Mealworms on the menu: EU approves first insect protein | Food News
Millions of people around the world already eat insects, which are also a more environmentally friendly alternative to raising cattle and other larger sources of protein. Frogs’ legs coated in insect powder could become the next European haute cuisine delicacy after the European Union appr...Read more -
To keep your bluebird population thriving, avoid overfeeding mealworms.
The mealworm market is expected to boom after the European Union ruled that they are safe to eat. The insects are popular in most countries, but will Europeans be able to put up with their disgusting taste? It’s a little… well, a little powdery. Dry (because it is dry), a little crun...Read more -
To keep your bluebird population thriving, avoid overfeeding mealworms.
Whether you’re a bird lover or just a backyard bird lover, the Eastern Bluebird is one of the most interesting birds to have around your home. For those who enjoy attracting birds to their yard with feeders, luring an Eastern Bluebird can be a real challenge, making watching them even more enjoy...Read more -
Insects for dinner: EU agency says mealworms ‘safe’ to eat
The decision gives hope to other insect food producers that their own unique food products may be approved for sale. The European Union’s food safety agency said on Wednesday that some types of dried mealworms are safe for human consumption, according to the first assessment of insect food...Read more -
Recommended: Combine crickets and mealworms with Creamier ice cream.
SINGAPORE – With Halloween just a week away, the ice cream from home-grown ice cream chain Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream and Coffee is finally ready to be enjoyed. No, these are not chewy candies or chocolates. These are dried mealworms and crickets from Insectyumz, supplied by local comp...Read more -
Insects for dinner: EU agency says mealworms ‘safe’ to eat
The decision gives hope to other insect food producers that their own unique food products may be approved for sale. The European Union’s food safety agency said on Wednesday that some types of dried mealworms are safe for human consumption, according to the first assessment of insect food...Read more -
Recommended: Combine crickets and mealworms with Creamier ice cream.
SINGAPORE – With Halloween just a week away, the ice cream from home-grown ice cream chain Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream and Coffee is finally ready to be enjoyed. No, these are not chewy candies or chocolates. These are dried mealworms and crickets from Insectyumz, supplied by local compa...Read more -
Use of bean and strawberry waste as a substrate for mealworms (Tenebrio molitor): effect of pretreatment on growth and composition
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US mealworm producer prioritises sustainable energy, zero-waste practices at new plant
Rather than build a brand new facility from scratch, Beta Hatch took a brownfield approach, looking to utilize and revitalize existing infrastructure. The Cashmere facility was an old juice plant that had been idle for nearly a decade. In addition to its transformational model, the company says ...Read more -
Mealworms on the menu: EU approves first insect protein | Food News
Millions of people around the world already eat insects, which are also a more environmentally friendly alternative to cattle farming and other larger sources of protein. Frogs’ legs coated in insect powder could become the next European haute cuisine delicacy after the EU approved eating i...Read more
