Publications
The FAO/IAEA Spreadsheet for designing and operation of insect mass rearing facilities
2012
The sterile insect technique has in many countries become an important control tactic for integration in area-wide integrated pest management programmes against fruit flies of economic importance.
Forest insects as food: humans bite back
2010
The idea of eating insects nearly always brings about an immediate reaction. While some people find the very thought of eating a beetle or other insect revolting, others smile and smack their lips, perhaps recalling the roasted grubs their mothers prepared as childhood treats or their favourite deep-fried grasshopper snack that accompanied drinks with friends.
Guidance on sustainable cricket farming – A practical manual for farmers and inspectors
2020
This manual systematically describes basic management techniques needed to ensure best practices in raising crickets for food production. These techniques are based on 20 years of practical experience in cricket farming in Thailand, and previously unpublished data and knowledge collected by the author and support team.
Addressing the safety of new food sources and production systems
2024
New food sources and production systems (NFPS) are garnering much attention, driven by international trade, changing consumer preferences,potential sustainability benefits, and innovations in climate-resilient food production systems. However, NFPS can introduce new challenges for food safety agencies and food manufacturers. Most food safety hazards linked to new foods have been identified in traditional foods.
Six-legged livestock - Edible insect farming, collection and marketing in Thailand
2013
This publication provides insight into the collection and farming, processing, marketing and trade of edible insects in Thailand - one of the few countries in the world to have developed a viable and thriving insect farming sector.
Edible insects in Lao PDR - Building on tradition to enhance food security
2014
The percentage of the population of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic that regularly consumes insects is among the highest in the world. Most edible insects in Lao PDR are collected from wild habitats, and local people possess a rich body of traditional knowledge relating to harvesting practices, timing of collection and management of insect resources.
Edible insects - Future prospects for food and feed security
2013
This book assesses the potential of insects as food and feed and gathers existing information and research on edible insects. The assessment is based on the most recent and complete data available from various sources and experts around the world.
Looking at edible insects from a food safety perspective - Challenges and opportunities for the sector
2021
While insect consumption by humans or entomophagy has been traditionally practiced in various countries over generations and represents a common dietary component of various animal species (birds, fish, mammals), farming of insects for human food and animal feed is relatively recent.
1st International Conference "Insects to feed the World" - Summary report
2017
The overall objective of the conference was to lay the foundations for continued dialogue, further research, evidence-based policy making and investments to promote the use of insects as human food and as animal feed in the context of food and feed security.
1st International Conference "Insects to feed the World" - Programme
2017
Insects are commonly consumed as a food source in many regions of the world, and entomophagy is heavily influenced by cultural and religious practices. Edible insects are collected from natural resources that include habitats such as aquatic ecosystems, forests and agricultural fields.