... that edible insect protein represents a viable and sustainable alternative. Its integration into the food supply chain holds significant potential to alleviate pressure on traditional livestock and plant protein systems, thereby contributing to global food security. Yongqi Shao can be contacted at: yshao...

... and ecological benefits (Ordoñez-Araque and Egas-Montenegro, 2021 ; Youssef and Spence, 2021). Among the most studied edible insect species, Tenebrio molitor L. (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) stands out for its high levels of protein, lipids, vitamins, and minerals, as well as an essential amino acid...

...Neil William Birrell; Gregory I. Holwell; Leilani A. Walker Purpose To investigate consumer knowledge, perceptions and sentiment towards edible insects in New Zealand and identify predictors of future consumption to inform sustainable protein development. Design/methodology/approach A mixed...

...Alina Sadaf; Nighat Raza; Mirza Abid Mehmood; Muhammad Shahbaz; Umar Farooq; Muhammad Ashfaq; Muhammad Sarmad Fawaz Purpose This review critically evaluates the potential and significance of edible insects as alternative sources of protein and micronutrients compared to conventional meat within...

...Dominika Sikora; Michał Wawrzynowicz; Piotr Rzymski Purpose Integrating edible insects into the human diet presents a promising and sustainable approach to addressing global protein demands while reducing the environmental impact, though it may face challenges related to consumer acceptance. Here...

..., and biodiversity loss. Edible insects are a nutritionally rich and sustainable protein source, yet their acceptance in Western societies remains low due to cultural barriers and food neophobia. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of school-based educational workshops in improving children's knowledge...

..., its sustainability is undermined by intensive pesticide use, the lack of harvesting guidelines and the erosion of traditional ecological knowledge. Originality/value This study contributes to the limited body of case-based research on wild edible insects in Latin America. It highlights governance...

...Sahla Salam Purpose This study maps the recent scholarly landscape on consumer acceptance of edible insects and insect-based foods and empirically investigates factors shaping Indian urban households' behavioral intention to accept insect-based foods. Specifically, it examines cognitive, normative...

... the consumer segments most receptive to insect-based foods and identifying key themes for communication strategies. Social implications Understanding public attitudes toward edible insects can support the development of sustainable dietary norms across Europe. As food security and environmental concerns...

... © Emerald Publishing Limited 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Consumer behaviour Edible insects Entomophoby Among the myriad contemporary challenges, population growth estimates indicate a worldwide intensification in demand for food (Fukase and Martin...

... aimed at encouraging sustainability in food consumption or multisensory culinary experiences involving sounds aimed at enhancing their appreciation for sustainable menus. Edible insects are indeed portrayed as a novel alternative to conventional meat. Despite the growing attention that has been given...

... a pull-push-mooring (PPM) model to investigate consumers’ preferences and switching intentions for plant-based meat (PBM), cultured meat (CM), and edible insects (EI). Design/methodology/approach We tested hypotheses using structural equation modelling (SEM) and multivariate analysis with online...

... A questionnaire was distributed online to 415 people. The Food Neophobia Scale was used, measured on a four-point Likert scale, and consumers were grouped according to their level of neophobia. The Free Word Association technique was used to determine participants’ perceptions of “edible insects”, and the words...

...Didier Marquis; Felipe Reinoso Carvalho; Gaëlle Pantin-Sohier Purpose Aversion linked to disgust and neophobia is the primary reason for human reluctance towards edible insects as a sustainable food source. Stimulating positive emotions may overcome these mental barriers. Cute visuals and claims...

...Thomas A. Brunner; Krittinee Nuttavuthisit Purpose Edible insects might be the meat of the future. However, promoting insects as food, at least in western countries, is not an easy task. Segmenting consumers into various similarly behaving groups and targeting them separately is the first step...

... to the consumption of laboratory-grown meat, edible insects and plant-based meat substitutes, with meat attachment accounted for in analyses. Differences between personal preference and perceptions of alternative proteins’ role in addressing global environmental concerns were also explored. Findings Findings...

...Stefania Balzan; Luca Fasolato; Serena Maniero; Enrico Novelli Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the readiness of young Italian people to consume insects and the psychosocial determinants associated with edible insect consumption, in order to evaluate whether insect-based food...