Ever since a United Nations report touted insects as an eco-friendly protein source in 2013, crickets have appeared in dozens of energy bars, chips, cookies, crackers, and flours. In January, a ...

VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- A closer look at the South Valley business finding fun in growing a unique product. The sound of crickets chirping is a constant hum at Bassetts Cricket Ranch in Visalia.

People often joke that the bug that falls into our water glass, or the one we swallow accidentally while on a run or a bike ride just adds some extra protein to our diet. That’s actually true. Many ...

In a greenhouse south of Hagerman, millions of insects inhabit cardboard “cricket condos” and thrive in a geothermally heated room. They feast on powdery food and lay hundreds of eggs a day. But their ...

Carleton University PhD candidate Matt Muzzatti is on a mission to fatten up crickets. The 27-year-old wants to help the cricket protein industry grow bigger bugs for less money, and ultimately ...

When the taster bolts after trying a cookie with cricket flour, it is not the best sign for a hot new food category. At age 7, he's the target eating demographic. Observing an animal before it becomes ...

Carleton University PhD candidate Matt Muzzatti is on a mission to fatten up crickets. The 27-year-old wants to help the cricket protein industry grow bigger bugs for less money, and ultimately ...