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Making a meal of it: how mealworms and insect protein will change the world
In this episode, Jennifer Larouche, Ribozome’s Scientific Director, to discuss the challenges and potential of insect protein, detailing the benefits of mealworm farming, their environmental impact, and future applications in food and feed.
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Christopher McFadden
ContributorChristopher is a contributing writer for Interesting Engineering.
Jennifer Larouche
Chief scientific officer at RibozomeJennifer Larouche is the scientific director at Ribozome and possesses extensive expertise in producing and processing edible insects and entotechnologies. A graduate of Animal Sciences from Université Laval, she has over eight years of experience in research and technology transfer in the field of insects.
Since 2022, Jennifer has played a key role at Ribozome, a pioneering company producing insect-based ingredients and organic fertilizers approved for organic farming. Her passion for innovation and commitment to sustainable development make her an influential voice in healthy and sustainable insect-based food.