Advances in Genetically Engineered Microorganisms: Transforming Food Production through Precision Fermentation and Synthetic Biology

Future Foods, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100601 - 100601

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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From Waste Management to Protein Innovation: Black Soldier Fly as an Embodiment of the Circular Bioeconomy

Future Foods, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100592 - 100592

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Global review of consumer preferences and willingness to pay for edible insects and derived products

Global Food Security, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 44, P. 100834 - 100834

Published: March 1, 2025

The rising global demand for protein, driven by population growth, urbanization, economic development, and climate change, underscores the need sustainable alternative protein sources. Edible insects have emerged as a viable solution to enhance foodfeed nutritional security while contributing waste management. This study reviews 128 peer-reviewed publications assess consumer preferences willingness pay (WTP) edible their derivatives. Findings reveal that studies predominantly focus on Europe insect-based foods, with limited research feeds derived products. Consumers in Africa, Asia, Latin America show higher acceptance of food compared those Western nations, where psychological barriers such neophobia, disgust, awareness hinder adoption. WTP foods varies, some consumers willing premium others expect lower prices than conventional options. Integrating into feed ssytems requires public education, innovative marketing, scaling up production.

Language: Английский

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Factors influencing insect burger choice in a real-life setting: a study in university restaurants in Switzerland

Future Foods, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100602 - 100602

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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