The article says only 5 cricket farms in Australia. Only 5 cricket farms for people food? Or 5 cricket farms for people and pet food combined?
We need to investigate Down Under. Stay tuned.
Meanwhile, the market for cricket powder, and bug-based protein in Australia continues to track in an upward curving line.
…while people were initially hesitant to eat the insects there was “definitely a growth in the market. Generally most of the western cultures seem to have a barrier to eating insects but it’s just a matter of time to catch on to the new food train,” Mr Becker said. More than a quarter of the world’s population already eats insects. The food source is catching on in Australia with about five insect farms around the country, but since starting out Grilo has sourced its insects from a certified organic farm in Canada.
