Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition (FSN Forum)

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    • Shalom,

      From reviewing the draft I must say I did not see any reference to insect protein as a viable alternative.

      Insect protein is nature's most efficient protein source: Healthier for humans (better absorptions, support in children's growth, improvement in metabolism (sugar and cholesterol) and more sustainable considering water consumption, arable land required, feed conversion rate, Greenhouse gas emissions and zero waste farming.

      The development of insect intensive farming is a key component in future sustainable food system.

      Will be happy to share with you the experience we have in farming grasshoppers and their potential to feed the world.

      Best regards,

      Dror Tamir

      Hargol FoodTech

    • Grasshoppers are the most widely eaten insect in the world, considered a delicacy in Africa, Asia, Central America and the Middle East. Providing superior nutrient content to almost any other animal source protein and is much more sustainable than any other alternative.

      But today grasshoppers are mostly being collected in the wild.

      The development of climate controlled industrial scale grasshopper farms may provide the lacking protein in large populations diet at a much lower cost for both people and environment.