Annually, the Explorers Club hosts an awards diner in honor some of the most adventurous people on the planet. Last year, Elon Musk was counted among the honorees and at the 2015 event, Neil deGrasse Tyson will receive the club's highest honor. Truly in the spirit of adventure, the club will feature an unusual feast courtesy of famed Bug Chef David George Gordon. In light of population issues that are set to devastate the planet in the coming future, especially as it comes to the availability of food, edible insects are sustainable and great sources of protein.
Those who are forward-thinking enough to embrace bugs as a new food source will be able to enjoy appetizers like teriyaki grasshopper kabobs, bacon-wrapped crickets served with a spicy Sriracha sauce and deep-fried tarantulas. While creations like cricket flour cookies may be more palatable for those who eat with their eyes first, these creations highlight the use of bugs rather than concealing their forms.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Edible Insects
- Restaurants and food industries can introduce edible insects as a sustainable protein source, leading to innovative and unique menu offerings.
- Alternative Proteins
- Industries focused on alternative proteins can explore the use of insects as a new and sustainable food source, creating disruptive innovation opportunities in the market.
- Food Sustainability
- As concerns over food availability grow, companies in the food industry can embrace sustainable practices by incorporating edible insects in their products and offerings.
Where This Applies
- Restaurants
- Restaurants can integrate gourmet insect appetizers into their menus as a unique and sustainable protein source, catering to eco-conscious consumers.
- Food Manufacturing
- Food manufacturers can explore the use of insects as an alternative protein source in their products, creating a competitive advantage in a growing market for sustainable food sources.
- Agriculture
- Insects are a low-cost and environmentally-friendly source of protein for animal feed, leading to disruptive innovation opportunities in the agricultural industry.
