{"id":11605,"date":"2023-12-17T14:24:17","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T13:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/?p=11605"},"modified":"2023-12-17T14:24:17","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T13:24:17","slug":"the-edible-revolution-shaping-our-food-future-with-insects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/the-edible-revolution-shaping-our-food-future-with-insects\/","title":{"rendered":"The edible revolution:  Shaping our food future  with insects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling   container_wrap fullsize' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-11605'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center\"><div id=\"ads-slider-28\" class=\"custom-slider ads-slider-312754992 ads-slider\"><ul><li><!--Begin ClixTrac.com Banner Code -->\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/goto\/?308404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/308404.jpg\" alt=\"Free from food\" title=\"Free from food\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>\r\n<!--End ClixTrac.com Banner Code --><\/li><li><!--Begin ClixTrac.com Banner Code -->\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/click.php?banner=302805\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/302805.jpg\" alt=\"LUBRIPLATE\" title=\"LUBRIPLATE\" border=\"0\" width=\"120\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a>\r\n<!--End ClixTrac.com Banner Code --><\/li><li><div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"ads-878975908\"><!--Begin ClixTrac.com Banner Code -->\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/click.php?banner=297426\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/297426.jpg\" alt=\"Click here for more information!\" title=\"Click here for more information!\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>\r\n<!--End ClixTrac.com Banner Code --><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $adsslider312754992 = jQuery( \".ads-slider-312754992\" );$adsslider312754992.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$adsslider312754992.unslider({ delay:5000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$adsslider312754992.on(\"mouseover\", function(){$adsslider312754992.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$adsslider312754992.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_three_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h1 class=\"post-title entry-title\" itemprop=\"headline\">The edible revolution:  Shaping our food future  with insects<\/h1><span class=\"post-meta-infos\">\/ <span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/category\/featured-articles\/\" rel=\"tag\">Featured Articles<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/header>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>In many parts of Africa, Asia and South America, insects such as crickets, grasshoppers, silkworms, and even termites are not merely exotic snacks; they\u2019re cherished elements of culinary heritage. These insects offer high-quality protein and essential nutrients while exemplifying sustainable farming practices. In the face of global food insecurity, insect consumption is gaining momentum as a viable solution. Antoine Hubert, co-founder and executive vice president of \u0178nsect looks at the enormous potential of insect farming to mitigate global food insecurity.<\/h3>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The urgency of recognising insects as a potential solution to world hunger is immediately apparent when considering the findings of a 2022 report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This report reveals a staggering statistic: approximately 9% of the global population \u2013 roughly 690 million people \u2013 suffer from chronic hunger. This sobering reality emphasises the urgent need to address this issue.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div   class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/fei-online.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/ynsect_plant-scaled.jpg' alt='' title='ynsect_plant' height=\"1709\" width=\"2560\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div   class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Insects play a vital role in sustainable food systems due to their exceptional efficiency in converting feed into protein, minimising resource usage and environmental impact. Additionally, they offer essential nutrients, contribute to balanced diets, upcycle organic waste, and produce lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional livestock.<\/p>\n<p>In 2011, \u0178nsect chose the Tenebrio molitor (mealworm) for its exceptional properties. Our insect-based products have shown remarkable properties for feed, food &amp; plants, such as:<br \/>\n\u2022 25% reduction in mortality in sea bass farming and\u00a0 40% reduction in mortality in shrimp farming;<br \/>\n\u2022 Reduced skin disease in dogs;<br \/>\n\u2022 Hypoallergenic;<br \/>\n\u2022 Up to 60% cholesterol reduction (study on mice);<br \/>\n\u2022 High protein content (72%) and low ash content (approx. 2%) make it ideal for digestive disorders, among others;<br \/>\n\u2022 Contains all 9 essential amino acids;<br \/>\n\u2022 Comparable to milk protein in terms of digestion, absorption and ability to stimulate muscle growth (Maastricht University study);<br \/>\n\u2022 23% yield increase in vineyards;<br \/>\n\u2022 35% protein content increase in corn;<br \/>\n\u2022 Improved flowering and better resistance to summer\u00a0 drought for ornamental plants;<br \/>\n\u2022 Increased biomass and soil improvement;<br \/>\n\u2022 Better disease resistance for lettuces and potatoes.<\/p>\n<p>Remarkably, insects achieve this feat while making significantly lighter demands on resources, particularly in terms of land and water. This natural efficiency in using resources more sustainably aligns with the recent COP28 event in the UAE, the main aims of which were: fighting climate change and making food production more sustainable.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding environmental sustainability, insect farming is remarkably resource efficient. Traditional farming methods are\u00a0 the primary cause of the loss of biodiversity, not least because they accelerate deforestation. Our current food system represents a real threat to 86% of the planet\u2019s living species, many of which are now endangered. By its very nature, our solution makes up\u00a0 for these phenomena:<br \/>\n\u2022 Our farm requires 40 times less land and emits 40 times less CO2 than a cattle farm, and uses 30 times less water than a pig farm.<br \/>\n\u2022 We are working towards a zero-waste process, notably by transforming insect droppings into a high-performance natural fertilizer. This can then be used on wheat crops, for example, the co-products from which we feed our insects. This enables us to operate in a true circular economy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Food security requires a cultural revolution<\/h4>\n<p>The journey toward ensuring food security demands not incremental adjustments but rather a cultural revolution rooted in inclusive sustainability and propelled by the twin engines of innovation and collaboration. By embracing the promise of insects as a source of nutrition, we can usher in a future where hunger is a thing of the past. This trajectory might appear unconventional, but the consumption of insects is far from new and is gaining renewed attention from innovators worldwide in the food industry.<\/p>\n<p>We face two main challenges in our mission to make insect consumption more acceptable on a global scale. The first challenge is legislative: if insects are to be accepted as part of the diet of both humans and animals, laws need to evolve in this direction. In Europe, for example, it is possible to feed insect-based products to pets, pigs, poultry and farmed fish, but not in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>As far as human food is concerned, regulations differ from country to country. It\u2019s still some time before consumers will be able to find insect-based products on their shelves. Our second challenge is somewhat related to this last point, since it concerns consumer acceptance. Although 1 in 4 people around the world now eat insects on a regular basis, they have disappeared from Western eating habits. \u0178nsect is working to reintroduce them in protein and oil form, to provide an alternative to traditional proteins and combat climate change. To meet these two challenges, we work closely with national, European and international politicians to ensure that current laws and regulations are changed. We also carry out numerous awareness-raising campaigns and work hard on our pedagogy to answer consumers\u2019 questions and help them overcome their misconceptions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div   class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/fei-online.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/shutterstock_248045230-scaled.jpg' alt='' title='Mealworms,Are,The,Larval,Form,Of,The,Mealworm,Beetle,,Tenebrio' height=\"1364\" width=\"2560\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>Tenebrio molitor or mealworm<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div   class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Zayed Sustainability Prize<\/h4>\n<p>Receiving the 2023 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Food category was a significant milestone for \u0178nsect, validating our mission to combat global hunger. Our vision revolves around harnessing the latent potential of insects to bring about a paradigm shift in food production \u2013 a strategy that addresses the very heart of the hunger challenge. Our bold approach challenges traditional norms, advocating for the cultivation and consumption of insects, an ancient practice known as entomophagy.<\/p>\n<p>Receiving this award has also provided us with the financial support we need to continue developing our projects, in line with our mission of producing insect-based ingredients to feed as many people as possible, with as little impact as possible. It has also enabled us to raise our profile and visibility among new populations, and continue our awareness-raising work.<\/p>\n<p>Across diverse cultures and eras, insects have formed an important part of human dietary habits, standing as an enduring testament to their ease of access and nutritional value. It\u2019s not an exaggeration to assert that the consumption of insects encapsulates the very essence of sustainability itself.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div   class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/fei-online.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2023-12-17-om-14.16.11-1030x336.png' alt='' title='Scherm\u00adafbeelding 2023-12-17 om 14.16.11' height=\"336\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>Products harvested from \u0178nsect\u2019s mealworms include oil and proteins.<br \/>\nPhoto: Eric Garault<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div   class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>A transformative shift in food production<\/h4>\n<p>However, as we contemplate the prospect of incorporating insects into mainstream diets worldwide, it is only natural that scepticism and curiosity arise. Recent headlines fearmonger an impending future where some are \u2018forced\u2019 to consume insects in the name of environmental sustainability. Nonetheless, it is imperative to distinguish between the apprehension arising from the unfamiliar and the potential of insects to catalyse a transformative shift in food production \u2013 a shift that can effectively alleviate the widespread suffering inflicted by hunger.<\/p>\n<p>In 2011, when the company was founded, we chose the Tenebrio molitor (mealworm) for its exceptional characteristics, both in terms of breeding and its nutritional and environmental benefits. What\u2019s more, when we embarked on this crazy adventure, we decided to produce ingredients in the form of protein and oil, which could then be incorporated into products such as pasta, protein bars, shakes, meat substitutes and so on.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, it\u2019s still too difficult for many European consumers to imagine buying whole insects, but easier to imagine buying pro\u00adducts based on insect ingredients. To this end, and even if we don\u2019t produce finished products, we work hard to educate consumers about the virtues of our insect and its benefits for health and the environment. In 2022, a study carried out by OnePoll among people in France, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA revealed that 96% of respondents who had already tasted insect-based products said they were ready to repeat the experience.<\/p>\n<p>Today, several insects are bred for consumption: the Tenebrio molitor, the cricket, the grasshopper and the black soldier fly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div   class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/fei-online.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/ynsect_plant_2-scaled.jpg' alt='' title='ynsect_plant_2' height=\"1707\" width=\"2560\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div   class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>The role of innovation and scientific research<\/h4>\n<p>When we started the \u0178nsect adventure, we began with five years of R&amp;D to choose our insect, study its properties, the products we could obtain by processing it, and so on. Innovation and scientific research are crucial to our success. Innovation and scientific research are crucial to our development. In fact, we work with living matter, at the heart of a large-scale industrial model: Amiens is 45,000m\u00b2 and 36m high, and will eventually be capable of producing 160,000 tonnes of ingredients. To make this model a concrete reality and a success, we had to rely on our scientific teams and develop pioneering technology, now protected by over 380 patents. These are indispensable elements. In fact, we recently developed the very first genotyping chip applied to insects. A world first! This chip will enable us to speed up our genetics programme, in particular by enabling us to identify the best characteristics of the adult insects that will give rise to future lines.<\/p>\n<p>Navigating the complex labyrinth of challenges that lie ahead requires an unwavering commitment to a holistic approach \u2013 one that embraces innovation, science and unyielding collaboration. The journey toward securing sustenance for future generations must symbolise a cultural metamorphosis, a shift towards inclusive and sustainable practices anchored in ingenuity and propelled by collective will.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>\u0178nsect expands production in the United States<\/h3>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>\u0178nsect recently announced plans to expand its insect production sites within the United States. \u0178nsect currently runs three production sites, one in Dole, France (commissioned in 2016), one in the Netherlands (2017) and a hatchery in Omaha, Nebraska, and is currently commissioning a fourth site, the world\u2019s largest vertical farm, in Amiens, France.<\/p>\n<p>\u0178nsect anticipates initial construction on the additional production site to begin by the end of 2023. As part of this expansion, \u0178nsect will explore potential synergies with Ardent Mills, the premier flour milling and ingredient company in the US. Antoine Hubert, CEO and co-founder of \u0178nsect noted that \u201cthis exploration marks the start of potential collaborations between two key players within the global food industry\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The company, which employs 360 people, has raised around $450 million from major investment funds, banks and public entities and exports its products around the world.<\/p>\n<p>The company is strategically expanding their business across all continents to establish local relations with wheat chains and limit CO2 emissions, water consumption and biodiversity impact across farming activities. The company has adopted a circular economy model for its new vertical farms to create value chains that are fully compliant with the Paris COP21 agreements.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2011 in Paris, France, by both scientists and environmental activists, Next40 and B Corp-certified, the company processes insects into high-end, high-value ingredients to feed the entire food chain: plants, farmed animals, pets and humans.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ynsect.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ynsect.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='av-social-sharing-box  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-social-sharing-box-minimal '><div class='av-share-box'><h5 class='av-share-link-description av-no-toc '>Share this<\/h5><ul class='av-share-box-list noLightbox'><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-facebook' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\" href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/the-edible-revolution-shaping-our-food-future-with-insects\/&#038;t=The%20edible%20revolution%3A%20%20Shaping%20our%20food%20future%20%20with%20insects' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8f3' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Facebook' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-twitter' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Twitter\" href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=The%20edible%20revolution%3A%20%20Shaping%20our%20food%20future%20%20with%20insects&#038;url=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/?p=11605' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8f1' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Twitter' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-whatsapp' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on WhatsApp\" href='https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/the-edible-revolution-shaping-our-food-future-with-insects\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\uf232' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on WhatsApp' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on WhatsApp<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-linkedin' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on LinkedIn\" href='https:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;title=The%20edible%20revolution%3A%20%20Shaping%20our%20food%20future%20%20with%20insects&#038;url=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/the-edible-revolution-shaping-our-food-future-with-insects\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8fc' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on LinkedIn' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-mail' ><a  aria-label=\"Share by Mail\" href='mailto:?subject=The%20edible%20revolution%3A%20%20Shaping%20our%20food%20future%20%20with%20insects&#038;body=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/the-edible-revolution-shaping-our-food-future-with-insects\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue805' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share by Mail'><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share by Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  \" style='border-radius:0px; 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