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  1. 1. The Stories of Swedish Edible Insects Entrepreneurs : Activities, Business Models, and TIS Evolution

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Chattraporn Chatthong; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainable entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial activity; sustainable business model; technological innovation system TIS ; insect entrepreneur; alternative protein; sustainable food;

    Abstract : Sustainability transition has gained more interest in academic research. However, it has rarely been studied specifically from a firm-level perspective. Therefore, this study aims to understand and learn from the firm-level perspective to contribute to firm- and system-level understanding. READ MORE

  3. 2. Villaträdgårdarnas bidrag till biologisk mångfald i Malmö : nuläge och framtida möjligheter, med Rostorp som exempel

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Johanna Kristina Lassvik; [2022]
    Keywords : grönyta; trädgårdar; miljömål; Malmö Stad; Rostorp;

    Abstract : Malmös villaträdgårdar kan få en viktig roll för en bibehållen och/eller ökad biologisk mångfald när staden förtätas i framtiden och mosaiken av små grönområden riskerar att försvinna. Rostorps egnahemsområde i Malmö har en koncentrerad artrikedom av växter på relativt små ytor som man inte ofta stöter på ens i kommunala parker i Malmö. READ MORE

  4. 3. The effects of a land reform program on smallholder farmers’ livelihoods and availability of edible insects for food and nutrition security : the case of the Zvimba and Mhondoro districts of Zimbabwe

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : James Chikonyani; [2022]
    Keywords : food security; livelihoods; edible insects;

    Abstract : Edible insects are an important source of nutrition for rural populations in many parts of the world, including Zimbabwe. This research examines the contribution of edible insects to the livelihoods, food and nutrition security, and the strategies and mechanisms that can be implemented to ensure the preservation and better management of the environment and edible insects in Zvimba and Mhondoro districts. READ MORE

  5. 4. What influences the Swedish opinions on entomophagy

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Carl-Philip Andersson; [2020]
    Keywords : Edible insects; Entomophagy; Theory of Planned Behaviour; Sustainability; Food resources; Climate change; Novel foods.;

    Abstract : This study is an introduction of the learning of key aspects affecting Swedish people’s acceptance of edible insects, in Växjö and Gothenburg. The study aims to assess the attitudes of people towards edible insects. Public general knowledge about edible insects as well as their perception about benefits that comes with insects is explored. READ MORE

  6. 5. The buzzing future of food: Opportunities and barriers for Denmark to normalize insects as a sustainable meat alternative

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Selja Snorradottir; [2019]
    Keywords : edible insects; meat alternative; integral theory; barriers; opportunities; sustainability science; Denmark; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Insects have been recommended by the FAO as a sustainable food alternative to meat. Despite their nutritional quality and sustainability, most Western countries still see insects as belonging far away from the dinner table. Although still a niche market, Denmark has been at the forefront of innovation and adoption of edible insects. READ MORE