Want to be on the cutting edge of nutritious food trends? Hop on board with insect-eating. A long-held tradition in most of the world, it’s worming its way into the West, via the eco-friendly crowd.

As Switzerland prepares to legalise three insect species for food, we talk to one Finnish researcher on the best ways to process mealworms and crickets to get the optimal flavour and texture profile.

The consumption of edible insects, a common part of the diet of some Asian and Latin American countries, is tentatively ...

There’s always a new super food. Kale. Turmeric. Avocados. Coconut oil. They’ve all made their way into kitchens throughout the country. Could crickets and other insects be the next big thing? Joy ...

At Linger restaurant in Denver, a chef tosses black ants with white rice and tops a wok-fried heap of vegetables with diced crickets and grasshoppers. The result — a dish called Sweet and Sour ...

As soon as I entered this sprawling suburban home, I was handed a glass of red wine and a sautéed tomato hornworm. “Want one?” urged Kevin Bachhuber, the co-host for tonight's dinner, with a view of ...

Entomophagy, or eating insects, is a practice that dates back to prehistoric times. Crickets are one of the most common insects people consume. Products containing cricket protein have grown in ...

Globally, more than two billion people live on dietary cultures where insects are eaten as part of their traditions. Since insects are found in abundance in nature, they can help address food and feed ...