15/05/2022 Bugs to the Future – SPI stackholders meeting

Stategic Platform Insects – Stackholders meeting
Eating insects: are we ready? | 10.00 – 12.00 |

- - Eating insects: is the policy ready?
    [PDF slides]
    Which insects can currently be marketed in the EU? And in Belgium? Why these and not others (yet)?
    A concise summary of the current rules and changes in legislation (Belgian Federal Public Health Service).
- - Eating insects: is the sector ready?
    [PDF slides]
    How many Belgian companies breed insects for human consumption? What are their motivations? What are the biggest challenges?
    An overview and testimonial of a convinced insect breeder.
- - Eating insects: is the consumer ready?
    [PDF slides]
    What does the consumer/citizen think about eating insects? What is important in choosing whether or not to eat insects?
    A look at the consumer survey as part of the ValuSect project.