Eating insects is good for you — and the planet!

By Grant Vandenberg

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It is vital to find alternative and sustainable sources of protein to meet the considerable challenge of ensuring food security for the future.

Well, think about this: the United Nations predicts that by 2050, if current trends continue, the world’s population will reach 9.8 billion. As a result, global demand for food and feed is expected to increase by 70 per cent, putting additional pressure on already overexploited agricultural resources.

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