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WILL we all be eating bugs, grubs and beetles in 50 years time? Could entomophagy (the consumption of insects) which is a common practice in many countries, help lessen food insecurity?

More than 2000 insect species are eaten worldwide, mostly in tropical countries. Belgian scientists have already recorded more than 60 edible caterpillars from the Democratic Republic of Congo alone. Recently in western countries the interest of using insects as food has gained momentum. In Australia, edible insects remain an emerging agricultural industry. Skye Blackburn, an entomologist and food scientist, has a passion for sustainable food practices. Her online Edible Bug Shop offers a wide variety of edible insect products.