The future of food is crawling, flying, and packed with protein

Our global food system is under unprecedented pressure. With a growing population, climate change, and shifting consumption patterns, our reliance on traditional animal protein is becoming unsustainable. It's clear: we need to diversify our protein sources.
The answer? Insects.
Yes, you read that right. Insects are a sustainable, nutritional, and future-proof solution to today's societal challenges.
Here’s why:
✅ Sustainability: Insect farming generates a fraction of the greenhouse gas emissions and uses significantly less land and water than traditional livestock.
✅ Nutrition: They are a complete protein source, rich in healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
✅ Efficiency: They can be fed on organic waste streams, creating a circular economy.
⏳ This isn't just a futuristic concept — it's happening now, thanks to groundbreaking EU-funded research:

• Emanuele Zannini (University College Cork) is leading the charge on alternative proteins through the SMART PROTEIN project.

• Teun Veldkamp (Wageningen University & Research) is pioneering innovative insect rearing methods with the SUSINCHAIN project to build a viable European supply chain.

• Erlend Sild (BugBox) is using AI to industrialize and scale cricket production, making it more profitable and efficient through the BUGBOX project.

Read and see the video at the @European Commission, here: https://lnkd.in/gEpSNMNM