I N G R E D I E N T S
AUSSIE SUPERMARKET
TO SELL CRICKETS
Supermarket
trailblazers IGA
has announced
they will be the first
chain of Australian
supermarkets to stock edible
crickets. The addition of Grilo
products to IGA shelves comes
on the back of increasing
demand from customers for more
sustainable sources of protein.
“We are passionate about bringing
our customers new and exciting
products that they wouldn’t usually
be able to find,” says the HG Retail
Group.
For people looking to reduce
their environmental impact while
also meeting dietary needs
edible crickets offer the perfect
substitute.
“Grilo protein is one of these such
products and we are proud to
support this innovative and local
company who is committed to
supplying healthy, sustainable and
future conscious food that tastes
great,” says Rob Outridge, IGA
owner at Maleny on the Sunshine
Coast.
Eating crickets has previously
been uncommon in the West,
largely due to the ‘ick’ factor
associated with eating bugs.
However, consumers are now
recognising that not only are
crickets mild in flavour, but their
nutrient density, sustainability
and versatility make them a more
sustainable and delicious protein
alternative.
IGA’s move to add Grilo products
to their shelves is incredibly
exciting and demonstrates the
growing understanding for the
need to find food solutions that
meet both planet and human
needs. We believe the growing
trend of consuming insects will
result in a healthier planet and
healthier bodies.
Here are three reasons why Grilo
products will now be on IGA
shelves:
Environmental
alternative
Crickets are the most sustainable
source of protein on earth. They
require far less resources (water,
land, feed and energy) than other
popular sources of protein, such
as chicken, beef or pork, and
produce 80 times less methane
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