Samenvatting

The number of people that live on the earth continues to grow. However, the amount of food that traditional farming can provide is limited. On top of that livestock farming is not a sustainable food source and the environment suffers a great deal. Therefore, it is essential to look for alternative sources of protein to ensure a dependable food source for generations to come. Edible insects are an environmentally friendly food source with great nutritional benefits, but the western distaste for edible insects is the biggest problem. Therefore, the main research question answered in this paper is: How can the aversion to eating insects among Dutch consumers be overcome?