28 Apr 2021 --- ValuSect, a European insect production project, has attributed €410,000 worth in services to 17 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located in North-West Europe to help them develop their insect-based food business. The services proposed include technological food development and innovation, consumer acceptance and strategic business services. After three months of careful consideration, the ValuSect consortium selected the 17 SMEs with the highest ranking in their evaluation.