12 May 2022 --- While traditionally an animal protein supplier, Essentia Protein Solutions is developing alternative solutions in line with the buzz around insect-based ingredients. The company anticipates demand for its cricket protein to increase over the next two to four years. On the showfloor of Vitafoods 2022 held in Geneva, Switzerland, FoodIngredientsFirst speaks to Irene Plaats, global marketing director at Essentia, to weigh the nutritional value of crickets and share unique insights on how to manipulate their flavor profile.