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'Yuck factor' keeps consumers away from insect-based meat alternatives

New report says creepy crawlies fail to make the grade in search for animal-free proteins

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Insect farming has failed to find favour with the public
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Insect farming has failed to find favour with the public

Livestock farmers can breathe a sigh of relief after a new report revealed protein-hungry consumers have no plans to swap meat for an insect-based diet. Authored by an international team of academics...

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