MOM's Organic Market is now launching a collection of products that are made with alternative protein from insects. The assortment of products includes Bolognese sauce made with crickets or mealworms, cricket cookies, snack bars and chips, as well as whole mealworms and crickets that are flavored and available in bulk. In comparison to animal proteins, insect proteins release fewer greenhouse gases than livestock and require less space and resources to raise.
MOM's VP of Produce & Grocery Lisa de Lima and VP of Wellness Steve Geest were inspired to create this collection of insect protein products after a trip to Mexico's La Merced Market.
To introduce these new products to consumers, MOM's is launching a Sustainable Protein tasting in the coming week.
Alternative Protein Collections
MOM's Organic Market Offers Sauces and Chips Made with Insects
Trend Themes
1. Alternative Protein Collection - Innovative collection of insect-protein-based food products with environmentally friendly benefits to serve as a plant-based meat alternative.
2. Greenhouse Gas Reduction in Protein Production - Shift towards sustainable protein production to address climate change and greenhouse gas emissions in the animal agriculture industry.
3. Insect Protein Innovation - Innovative and sustainable use of insects as a protein source to drive new product development and market opportunities.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore a new range of innovative insect-protein-based products to address sustainability concerns and appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
2. Agriculture - The agriculture sector can explore the use of insect farming to produce alternative sources of protein for animal feed and reduce carbon emissions associated with livestock production.
3. Health and Wellness - The health and wellness industry can explore the use of insect protein as a healthy alternative to meat and as part of a sustainable diet that reduces the carbon footprint of the food industry.