Abramchenko urged not to feed Russians products made from crickets and locusts

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Victoria Abramchenko said that it is better to make fish food from crickets and insect larvae than to “feed people.” The Deputy Prime Minister explained that in Western countries, support for cattle meat producers is being reduced to reduce methane emissions, so they are looking for an alternative to it. Regarding the development of the production of alternative animal protein in Russia, Abramchenko asked: “If you are talking about crickets and insect larvae, then there is no need to feed people this. <...> We propose to make fish feed from insects” (quote from RIA Novosti). She also emphasized Russia's ability to provide itself with healthy food products and the necessary raw materials. As an example, Abramchenko cited the cultivation of high-quality legumes and grain crops, which are a source of vegetable protein. According to the Deputy Prime Minister, manufacturers are ready to make them “the food of the future,” and this direction will ...