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.

They’re crunchy with a mild, nutty flavor, and are loaded with protein. But they’re also a little creepy. We’re talking about crickets, which are increasingly coming up as a sustainable snack.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. I'm rich in protein, a source of iron and zinc – yet I'm not meat, fish, tofu or even an egg - what am I? An edible insect. Insects are ...

Vietnamese edible insect startup Cricket One – which processes crickets raised by local cassava farmers in abandoned shipping containers that have been kitted out as intensive breeding units - has ...