Insects as food – an option for sustainable food production?

The increasing global population and demand for food are putting pressure on land resources and the environment. Livestock production, which uses 70% of agricultural land, is expected to nearly double by 2050, requiring innovative solutions like insect farming to mitigate environmental impacts. Insects have a high feed conversion rate, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and require less water compared to conventional livestock.

Insects, already consumed by 2 billion people worldwide, are rich in nutrients and can help reduce malnutrition. To promote insect consumption in Western societies, cultural attitudes need to change.