About this Group
As the world population increases the requirement for additional sources of protein will become a pressing need. Insects are already enthusiastically consumed in many parts of the tropics so it makes sense to explore their possible role in western diets. This SIG is slightly different from other SIG’s as it aims to offer a focus for an emerging industry rather that an area of study. As part of the societies grand challenges in entomology the Insects as Food and feed SIG will bring together a diverse range of people from across this embryonic industry such as, scientists, farmers, food technologists, lawyers and chefs to examine the vast range of possibilities offered by insects as a novel source of protein. The annual meeting will report on current research and industry innovations plus offering open discussions with informed panels and opportunities for informal talks and networking. Anyone with an interest in the area is welcome to attend.
Convenors
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Daniel Amor
daniel.amor@bristol.ac.uk
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Kieran Robertson
krobertson05@qub.ac.uk
Documents
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2022 Meeting
Watch the keynote presentation by Arnold van Huis on “Edible Insects: Progress and Prospects” in April 2022.
Visit the 2022 event page here.
Read more about Arnold’s work here.
2022 Meeting Programme
Download: IAFF Programme - Final 26042022 1,240Kb
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2021 Meeting
Watch Michelmores‘ video on insect food and feed legislation and policy in the UK in April 2021.
You can also read the Woven Network‘s 2021 report on the State of the UK Edible Insect Sector, and associated press release.
2021 Meeting Presentation Abstracts
Download: IAFF 2021 final program with times_V2 555Kb
