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Edible Insects Market Research Report- Forecast till 2023
2 Market Overview
Growing consumer interest towards edible insects in the food and feed industry is increasing owing to the presence
of amino acids and essential minerals, which has several health benefits associated with the consumption. Edible
insects are rich source of protein, fibre, energy, minerals, vitamins, and fatty acids, which has shown a boundless
inclination towards the edible insect products. Moreover, increased preference for natural ingredients in food &
beverage products has surged the demand for edible insects in the global market.
Furthermore, growing environmental impact by the use of chemical fertilizers and other toxic substances in the crop
field has surged the demand for sustainable food owing to low environmental impact on food and providing healthy
life, which is likely to increase the global edible insects market over the review period. Also, edible insects used in
food and beverage products are relatively cheaper, which has uplifted the demand for edible insects in the food &
beverage industry. Additionally, they are not only used in food and beverage industry but also has a potential
application in animal feed owing to high amount of amino acids & minerals. However, the limited availability of edible
insects and the absence of regulatory laws are likely to hamper the growth of the edible insects market over the
review period.
Intended Audience:
 Edible insect farmers
 Food and beverage industry
 Animal feed industry
 Retailers and wholesaler
 E-commerce industry
 Traders, importers, and exporters
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