Fontys University of Applied Sciences created an accumulation chamber in order to measure the greenhouse gases emissions produced during insects rearing, which is currently testing mealworms. Read More
Vouchers call: The deadline to submit the second application is this Monday 15 February Read More
Which factors influence consumers’ willingness to eat insects? To answer this question, Fonty University of Applied Sciences, a partner of ValuSect’s consortium, conducted a survey among more than 200 German and Dutch university students. Read More
The edible insect market is forecast to be worth $1.5bn by 2026, and $7.5bn by 2030. This growth had been based upon the continued consumer demand for high protein and low-calorie ingredients, leading to the food and beverage industries racing to produce attractive innovative insect products. Insects are predicted to be the biggest growing sector within the alternative protein sources. Read More
The ValuSect call for vouchers has been launched today! SMEs with an innovative idea for the development of the edible insects business in Europe can now apply for a voucher worth up to €40.000 in services provided by the projects partners, experts in the breeding, transformation and marketing of insects for food. The consortium will select 40 cases over 3 years. Read More
Find out more on our vouchers call through this Q&A. The questions were asked by the participants of the information session organised on 24 November. Read More
Have you missed our information session on the vouchers call this Tuesday 24 November? Watch the recording to get all the answers you need! Read More
The ValuSect consortium will launch a voucher call on 1 December 2020 to support SMEs in accelerating the development of insect-based foods in Europe. SMEs located in North-West Europe can apply for a voucher worth €10.000, €20.000 or €40.000 in services provided by the project partners. 40 cases will be selected over 3 years. Read More
ValuSect will launch a voucher call on 1 December 2020. SMEs located in North-West Europe working or wanting to start working in the insect-based food sector can receive a voucher worth of 10.000, 20.000 or 40 000€ in services delivered by the ValuSect project partners. Follow our information session on 24 November to learn more. Read More
- Sabine van Miert, our project coordinator (Thomas More University of Applied Sciences) tells you all you need to know about ValuSect - Our vouchers: an opportunity to develop your insect-based food business - Interesting upcoming events & more! Read More
