SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – Lotte Confectionery Co., a major South Korean snacks and ice cream maker, said Tuesday it has signed an initial agreement with Canada’s Aspire Food Group as part of its push to tap into the emerging insect protein market. Under a memorandum of understanding inked on Aug. 31, the two [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean researchers have developed a new process that uses edible insects to create meat-flavored seasoning. A research team from Wonkwang University discovered that steamed mealworms emit a strong, corn-like odor. When grilled or fried, they gave off a scent that resembles shrimp and frying oil. The smell emitted [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean Rural Development Administration (RDA) revealed yesterday that a firm that produces pet food from edible insects will be entering the domestic animal feed market. The RDA will provide technological support so that the firm can eventually export its products. Ptecticus, the insect to be used as [...]
DAEGU, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) — The Agricultural Technology Center in Daegu will be holding a food festival where food free samples will be offered at the center’s hall in Bangchon-dong, Dong-gu at 2 p.m. So, what’s the catch? The food will be made from edible insects. This is due to the Agricultural Technology Center’s [...]
SEOUL, April 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Starting this month, shoppers at certain locations of South Korean retailer E-mart will be able to purchase 30g cereal packets containing powdered edible insects. Named “Futureal”, the cereal packets contain 1.5 to 2.5 times more protein than other cereal products thanks to the inclusion of the insects as well [...]
CHUNCHEON, Dec. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A series of reports of allergic reactions following the consumption of edible insects have raised concern over a food source that is expected to be of significant importance in the future. According to a survey conducted by the Korea Consumer Agency with a sample of 500 respondents, 46 people [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study by Gangnam Severance Hospital doctors revealed that insects, which are typically high in calories and protein, can improve the recovery process for patients undergoing surgical procedures. The study compared 20 patients who consumed food made of yellow worms, and 14 who were provided with typical hospital [...]