We are delighted to announce the 3rd grants call within the Insect-IMP! We are happy to announce the 3rd grant call within the Insect-IMP COST Action. The grants awarded, 1200€ each, will be used to support collaboration, knowledge sharing and transfer, and research and developments within the Action scope of...
SUSINCHAIN Symposium
The EU project SUSINCHAIN (Sustainable Insect Chain) is nearing completion and is preparing for the final symposium in the Omnia building on campus. The consortium of the project cordially invites you to attend the symposium. The symposium is free to attend and you can register via this link (treated on...
Job Oppotunity: Breeding Programme Manager at Beta Bugs Limited
Beta Bugs Ltd. is looking for a candidate with experience in animal breeding who is keen to work in managing and developing Beta Bugs' Black Soldier Fly breeding programme, HiPer-Fly(r) (High-Performance Fly), with a target start date of September/October. The candidate should have a strong technical background, and be also a...
PhD position – University of Turin
PhD Programme of National Interest in Food Science, Technology and Biotechnology The University of Turin has opened a Call for the Admission to the PhD Programme of National Interest in Food Science, Technology and Biotechnology Call for Applications starts on 4th July 2023 - deadline 3rd August 2023 Detailed information...
Press Release – BLACK SOLDIER FLY MARKET POISED TO MAKE EXPONENTIAL GROWTH WITH RISING DEMAND
For immediate release: 09/05/2023 Industry innovators, Beta Bugs Ltd among others, are thriving for a better future together with the help of the Black Soldier Fly in the latest Beta Buzz publication. Edinburgh, Scotland, 09th May 2023: Insect farming publication, Beta Buzz, was originally launched by Beta Bugs Ltd...
EAAP Webinar: “Taking Flight: How the insect farming industry is growing”
When: Tuesday, October 25th 2022, 15:00 - 17:30 Central European Time Chair: Teun Veldkamp, Wageningen Livestock Registration end: 25/10/2022 4:30 pm Central European Time The 14th EAAP Webinar titled Taking Flight: How the insect farming industry is growing is organized in collaboration with the EAAP Study Commission on Insects. The Study Commission on Insects addresses...
Webinar – “Sustainability of alternative proteins”
Join an informative and collaborative Webinar, discussing Consumer acceptance of alternative proteins. While facing climate change and natural resource scarcity, ensuring sufficient, nutritious, safe and affordable food to a fast growing world population with changing dietary habits becomes increasingly challenging. The protein supply is in this respect most critical. Integration...
Insects Session at the EAAP Annual Meeting in Porto
Find out the Program of Insects Session of the EAAP Annual Meeting in Porto: Monday 5th September S.7 Insects as food, feed, and technical applications. S.18 Insect production and processing. Tuesday 6th September S.29 Genetics, physiology, and behaviour of insects. Wednesday 7th September S.40 INSECTDOCTORS/ INSECTFEED. Wednesday 7th September S.51...
The Basics of Insect Rearing: a practical course
The insect sector is an emerging industry with great potential to contribute to a sustainable future. Growing insects on a commercial scale is still a relatively new activity and requires both theoretical and practical foundations to set up a successful nursery and insect production system. This basic course is an...
Insects Session Draft Progam at EAAP 2022 Annual Meeting
EAAP Insects Study Commission will have a dedicated Session during the EAAP Annual Meeting 2022 in Porto. Discover the draft program here.