17 Jan 2019 --- Although insects such as whole-roasted crickets are gaining traction as protein-rich snacks, there is still an overwhelming lack of knowledge concerning the ecological sustainability of the emerging, multi-million-dollar insects-as-food industry, say researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. In an opinion article published in the journal Trends in Ecology & Evolution, the researchers explore unanswered questions around insect rearing and environmental impacts, but overall they remain optimistic that suppliers will rise to the challenge.
