Advances in insects for food and feed

This Special Issue presents the outcomes from 23rd African Association of Insect Scientists' Conference held in Cote D’Ivoire, connection with similar initiatives within and outside Africa. Over 65 scientific papers several countries, worldwide, were submitted, which about 40 accepted published. The issue focused on new advances value chain edible insects Africa beyond. An innovative light-emitting diode technology for mass harvesting grasshopper has been developed. nutrient composition such as desert locust evaluated. Organic waste streams have found to affect insect productivity nutritional value. Insect-based feed increases quality poultry meat. Conventional processing methods reduce microbiological hazards insects. Bioaccumulation heavy metals, excessive microbial loads pesticides residues threaten safety some insects, if control measures are not Climate change will impede availability insects; hence, necessitating upscaling production technologies sound conservation practices. Safety hygiene, other hand, hamper acceptability food and/or feed, particularly developed countries. Food fortification isolation bioactive compounds them highlights Issue, previously under-explored application modern development products medicinal or commercial derivable their therapeutic functions excellent opportunities expanding sector. Since disgust factors exist, sensitisation benefits consuming insect-based is a must. We believe that frontiers food, uses presented this special undoubtedly stimulate more debates collaborations sector