African Edible Insect Consumption Market

Ebenebe, C.I.; Ibitoye, Oluwatosin; Amobi, Inwele Maduabuchi; Okpoko, Valentine Obinna

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-32952-5_2

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“…It is expected that the largest increase might happen in North America and Europe [9]. The global edible insects market is segmented not only with regard to geography, but also by insect species, product type (e.g., whole insects, insect meal, and insect powder), and application (e.g., food and feed) [10]. As regards geography, the Asia-Pacific region led by Thailand, China, and Vietnam dominated the market in 2019 with around 41% of the market share in terms of revenue, followed, respectively, by Europe (22%) (led by the UK, the Netherlands, and France), Latin America (21%), North America (13%), and the Middle East and Africa (3%) [7].…”

Section: European Market Of Insectsmentioning

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“…7,8,9 Tenebrio molitor (Nutri'Earth-France; Belgian Insect Industry Federation-Belgium; Ynsect-France). 10 Gryllodes sigillatus (SAS EAP Group-Saint-Orens-de-Gameville, France). 11,12 Tenebrio molitor (SAS EAP Group-France; Protix Company-the Netherlands).…”

Section: Regulation Of Insects As Food In the Eumentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Hermetia illucens (Enorm Biofactory A/S-Denmark) 7,9 Tenebrio molitor (Nutri'Earth-France; Belgian Insect Industry Federation-Belgium; Ynsect-France) 10. Gryllodes sigillatus (SAS EAP Group-Saint-Orens-de-Gameville, France) 11,12.…”

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Exploring the Future of Edible Insects in Europe

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The effects of population increase and food production on the environment have prompted various international organizations to focus on the future potential for more environmentally friendly and alternative protein products. One of those alternatives might be edible insects. Entomophagy, the practice of eating insects by humans, is common in some places but has traditionally been shunned in others, such as European countries. The last decade has seen a growing interest from the public and private sectors to the research in the sphere of edible insects, as well as significant steps forward from the legislative perspective. In the EU, edible insects are considered novel foods, therefore a specific request and procedure must be followed to place them in the market; in fact, until now, four requests regarding insects as a novel food have been approved. Insects could also be used as feed for livestock, helping to increase food production without burdening the environment (indirect entomophagy). Market perspectives for the middle of this decade indicate that most of the demand will be from the feed sector (as pet food or livestock feed production). Undoubtedly, this sector is gaining momentum and its potential relies not only in food, but also in feed in the context of a circular economy.

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Section: European Market Of Insectsmentioning

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Section: Regulation Of Insects As Food In the Eumentioning

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Exploring the Future of Edible Insects in Europe

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“…The applicability of drone brood from apiaries as a potential food source has been examined in the European Union [ 90 ]. There are 1500 edible insect species in Africa [ 91 ]. Takeda and Sato [ 92 ] found that the seasonal availability of selected insect species was directly correlated with the practice of entomophagy.…”

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Edible Insect Farming in the Context of the EU Regulations and Marketing—An Overview

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Insects are increasingly being considered as an attractive source of protein that can cater to the growing demand for food around the world and promote the development of sustainable food systems. Commercial insect farms have been established in various countries, mainly in Asia, but in Europe, edible insects have not yet emerged as a viable alternative to traditional plant- and animal-based sources of protein. In this paper, we present an interdisciplinary overview of the technological aspects of edible insect farming in the context of the EU regulations and marketing. Based on a review of the literature, we have concluded that edible insect farming can be a viable business sector that significantly contributes to the overall sustainability of food systems if the appropriate regulations are introduced and food safety standards are guaranteed. However, the success of the edible insect industry also requires consumer acceptance of entomophagy, which is rather low in Western societies. Therefore, targeted marketing strategies are indispensable to support the implementation of edible insect programs.

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“…In Southern Africa, an estimated 9.5 billion mopane caterpillars are harvested each year. While recorded 23 edible species from the Bas-Congo, a western province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ebenebe et al (2020) discovered 38 distinct species of caterpillar across the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. There are, evidences, albeit, few fthat support the feasibility of rearing edible insects for food and nutritional security.…”

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Contribution of Agricultural Extension to Insect Farming for Food and Nutritional Security among Smallholder Farmers in the Kenyan Lake Victoria Basin

2023

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The study intended to investigate the contribution of agricultural extension on edible insect farming for food and feed nutritional security among smallholder farmers of Siaya County in Kenya. There was no explicit study on the contribution of agricultural extension on insect farming as evidenced by the existing literature. Specifically, the study aimed at determining the influence of agricultural extension on the production of insects as food and feeds among smallholder farmers in the study area. In so doing, the study probed relevant questions to establish the role of agricultural extension in the promotion of insects for food. The study adopted a descriptive survey design since it allows for collection of large amounts of data from the target population. Both primary and secondary data was collected from the respondents which included small holder farmers, extension service providers and stakeholders in the insect food farming and value addition sectors. A sample size of 210 respondents from a population of 443 were interviewed using questionnaires. The data collected was analysed quantitatively using standard statistical packages to extract various pieces of information namely household characteristics, insect food and feed technology within households, status of food and nutritional security, status of livelihoods and challenges to improvement of food and feed nutritional security and general livelihoods. The general outcome of the analysis indicated that extension service provision had influence on the production of insects among small holder farmers. The study generated crucial knowledge to various stakeholders and players in the agricultural sector, key among them being Governments and Non-Governmental agencies promoting new technologies to enhance food and nutritional security.

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African Edible Insect Consumption Market

Cited by 14 publications

References 33 publications

Exploring the Future of Edible Insects in Europe

Exploring the Future of Edible Insects in Europe

Edible Insect Farming in the Context of the EU Regulations and Marketing—An Overview

Contribution of Agricultural Extension to Insect Farming for Food and Nutritional Security among Smallholder Farmers in the Kenyan Lake Victoria Basin

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