Every year on October 23rd, the global community celebrates World Edible Insect Day. This special day raises awareness about the massive potential of insects as a sustainable, nutritious, and deeply rooted food source. Here at Mopani Queens, this isn't a passing trend. It is our heritage, our business, and the very foundation of our entire ecosystem. While the global conversation around entomophagy (the practice of eating insects) is growing, the way we frame it matters. We often treat the...

Edible insects are simply insects that people safely eat as food and have enjoyed for generations. Sounds simple enough? Well did you know that there are almost 2000 different types of edible insects around the world? Across Africa, Asia and Latin America, edible insects have been enjoyed for generations. In fact, thousands of insect species are eaten worldwide, and here in South Africa alone, our people enjoy more than 72 different types of edible insects. For many families, these foods are...