| BeCrickets | - BeCrickets aims to transform dietary habits to achieve a healthy and sustainable lifestyle through the consumption of nutritious, innovative, and delicious cricket protein-based foods.- Sabor Chocolate Mexicano features organic cocoa sourced from Southeast Mexico and combined with a touch of natural cinnamon to evoke rich, authentic chocolate flavors. Each three-tablespoon serving provides 18 g of protein, is low in carbohydrates, and contains no added sugars.- With its rich chocolate flavor, this product serves as a versatile option for breakfast, a light snack, an afternoon treat, or a pre- or post-workout protein supplement. | <BeCrickets Proteína de Grillo+vegetal sabor chocolate><BeCrickets Proteína de Grillo+vegetal sabor vainilla> | BeCrickets (2022) |
| Beetles Beer | - Beetles Beer originates from Belgium, a country renowned for brewing the finest beers. In 2016, scientist Patrick Fiore and students from the University of Leuven developed an innovative drying machine initially designed to dry hops for beer production. | <Beetles beer novel blond> | Beetles Beer (2024) |
| Bugsking | - Bugsking was founded to drive innovations in the insect industry by implementing a social business model that supports agriculture and rural communities, including employee welfare, regional social contribution, and job creation.- This product of the company includes mealworms, which contain twice the protein per gram compared to that of pork and contain the same protein content as beef. Additionally, mealworms are rich in essential nutrients, including iron, making them a widely recognized alternative food source. | <Insect protein disease><Mealworm brownie> | Bugsking (2022) |
| Chirps | - Chirps aims to encourage bug consumption by educating consumers that bugs are not only delicious and nutritious but also sustainable.- Their chips are made from a blend of corn, soy, chia seeds, and cricket flour and are offered in three flavors: sea salt, cheddar cheese, and barbecue. | <Chirps cricket chips> | Chirps (2017) |
| Don Bugito | - Don Bugito—the Prehispanic Snackeria—is a Bay Area-based company founded in 2011, committed to offering eco-friendly, high-protein snacks made from delicious edible insects inspired by Mexican Prehispanic cuisine, Native American ingredients, and the cultural heritage of the founder.- While growing up in Mexico, the founder was exposed to culturally rich traditions of eating edible insects and their use as "power foods." | <Chocolate covered crickets with amaranth seeds> | Don Bugito (2018) |
| Entomos | - Founded in 2009, Entomos became the first authorized producer of edible insects in Switzerland in 2017. With >25 years of expertise, the company collaborates with local and European partners to ensure sustainable production. Through its commitment to innovation and nutrition, Entomos advances the development of the edible insect industry.- Entomos protein pasta, enriched with Acheta domesticus crickets, offers a nutrient-dense option for individuals seeking to enhance their daily protein intake. With 19.6 g of protein per 100 g serving, a 200 g portion provides 39.2 g of high-quality protein. Comprising 85% durum wheat semolina and 17% dried crickets, this pasta combines sustainability with superior nutritional benefits. | <Pasta protein with crickets><Chocolate cookies with crickets> | Entomos (2025) |
| EntoSus | - Florian Berendt, the founder of EntoSus, has worked as a consultant and speaker in the organic sector since 2019, specializing in insects as an alternative protein source for animal feed. In mid-2019, he began developing EntoSus, a company dedicated to transforming sustainable protein production. In 2020, EntoSus GmbH was officially established with the mission of contributing to a more environmentally sustainable future.- They offer various products, including spreads, cricket-based chocolates, minced meat, and bread kits for making burgers, providing consumers with a tasty and enjoyable way to incorporate insects into their diet.- Their insect-based products are available for purchase through their online store or in affiliated supermarkets and organic stores across Germany. | <Spread trio: Paprika, farmer's style, palatinate style><Crispy crickets in Belgian dark chocolate><Grilling mince and grilling burger mix> | EntoSus (2024) |
| Essento | - Essento, a Swiss brand, has rapidly achieved significant milestones by introducing insect-based food products across Europe. Their brand aims to promote a diverse and nutritious diet, leveraging the high protein content and numerous health benefits of insects. To overcome cultural biases against edible insects, Essento emphasizes modern, clean packaging and invests in public education to highlight the advantages of insect consumption.- The berry almond protein bar contains 13% A. domesticus (house cricket) powder sourced from the EU, along with cocoa powder 13%, cocoa butter 13%, sultanas, cocoa nibs 8%, psyllium husk fiber, and natural flavoring.- Many of their products include mealworms such as insect protein balls, which are naturally rich in animal proteins and provide a high concentration of essential amino acids that the body needs and can efficiently utilize compared to that of plant proteins. | <Insect protein balls mealworms><Berry almond protein bar> | Essento (2025); Swissmadedirect (2025) |
| Fit Cricket | - Fit Cricket protein bars utilize A. domesticus cricket protein, a rich source of essential nutrients such as B12, iron, and omega fatty acids, delivering 10 g of protein per bar. As a sustainable and eco-friendly protein option, crickets require significantly fewer resources than those of traditional livestock, making them a responsible choice for personal health and environmental sustainability.- The apple pie protein bar incorporates naturally sourced, nutritious, and sustainable ingredients. Its key components include date paste, cricket flour, honey, sunflower seed butter, and hemp hearts, blended with dried apples, ground cinnamon, and organic vanilla for a wholesome flavor. | <Apple pie protein bar><Chili chocolate protein bar> | Fit Cricket (2025) |
| Grillon Le Pain Crickbread | - Globe Protein aims to provide sustainable, healthy, and delicious products that seamlessly integrate nutrients from cricket powder into daily meals.- The concept of integrating insects into everyday food led to incorporating cricket powder into bread, a staple consumed by most of the Western population.- Insect protein bread contains wheat, legumes, and cricket powder, offering high levels of protein, fiber, and vitamin B12. Available in two options—sliced bread and bun-style—both suitable for use in hamburgers. Consumers can purchase it online across Quebec, with select grocery stores also offering it for in-store purchases. | <Crick bread: Buger buns><Crick bread: Sliced bread> | Grillon Le Pain Crickbread (2019) |
| HOPPA | - Hoppa is committed to advancing global food sustainability by offering a nutritious and eco-friendly alternative. Acknowledging the need to preserve natural resources and ensure adequate nourishment, the company aims to contribute to a more sustainable food system.- Hoppa cricket energy bars are formulated with sustainable protein and made exclusively from natural, wholesome ingredients, free from artificial additives or preservatives. Each bar provides 11 g of high-quality protein, containing all essential amino acids, omega fatty acids, vitamin B12, iron, calcium, potassium, and other vital micronutrients. With no added sugar and a low carbohydrate content, these bars offer a nutritious and health-conscious option. | <Cricket energy bars><Cricket protein powder> | HOPPA (2018) |
| Jimini’s | - Jimini's has been introducing edible insects to consumers since 2012, aiming to encourage customers to enjoy these nutritious products and incorporate them into their diets.- Jimini's offers various insect-based products, including pasta, granola, and whole crickets seasoned with various flavors, making them enjoyable snacks. Additionally, their website offers a collection of recipes featuring their products, enabling consumers to easily incorporate insects into their meals.- They began using insects to promote environmental protection, with all products manufactured in France. The products are available for online purchase across France and throughout Europe. | <Grasshoppers Pepper & dried tomatoes><Insect pasta> | Jimini’s (2024) |
| Kriket | - In 2016, Michael—the founder of Kriket—visited a cricket farm, where he learned from farm engineers about the sustainability and nutritional benefits of crickets. Inspired by this insight, Michael and his sister, Anneline, developed the Kriket cricket energy bar. After a successful crowdfunding campaign, the Kriket bar was officially launched in Belgium in September 2018.- Since then, they have established numerous new collaborations, starting in Belgium and expanding internationally to Canada, Spain, and Lithuania.- They have launched several protein bars with different textures, flavors, and protein content, along with granola and cricket powder. | <High protein bars mix><Granola mix> | Kriket (2021) |
| NutriBug | - NutriBug produces high-protein, premium insect powders, whole roasted insects, and other insect-infused foods for human consumption at its state-of-the-art production facility. The facility is certified in Good Hygiene Practices and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points.- Cricket protein Bars pack includes three new nutrient-dense protein bars made with all-natural ingredients. The bars are crafted using high-quality crickets raised on a 100% plant-based diet, sourced from carefully selected eco-friendly farms in tropical regions.- High-protein cricket powder is considered the next major superfood, and this may be the first pasta to incorporate. It provides high-quality protein with other essential vitamins and minerals, including iron, calcium, omega-3, and B12. | <Cricket protein bars><Cricket protein pasta><Cricket protein capsules> | NutriBug (2019) |
| Small Giants | - Small Giants offers insect-based snacks designed to introduce consumers to nutritious, sustainable, and environmentally friendly alternative proteins. Their aim is to normalize the consumption of insects as a widely accepted food source, even in Western cultures. To achieve this, they aim to attract the attention of consumers with incredibly tasty snacks, promoting the adoption of insect-based foods.- Taralli Di Grillo is an authentic Apulian taralli infused with cricket flour. Handcrafted by skilled artisans who specialize in taralli production daily, available in three varieties: onion, chili, or toasted wheat. A bold, crispy, and flavorful savory snack.- Cracker Bites combine flavorful, ultra-crunchy crackers made with cricket flour. Crickets are a highly sustainable superfood, rich in complete protein, vitamin B12, minerals, and dietary fiber. | <Taralli Di Grillo><Cracker bites mix><Cricket proteine pasta> | Small Giants (2025) |
| Ynsect | - Ynsect represents the first range of food ingredients in the world derived from insects, providing innovative solutions for the food industry. These products combine nutrition, sustainability, and consumer satisfaction, addressing health and environmental challenges. By incorporating insect-based ingredients, Ynsect contributes to a more resource-efficient and sustainable food system.- Mealworm Oil remains semi-solid at room temperature and features an excellent fatty acid composition with a 1:1:1 ratio of MUFA, PUFA, and SFA, respectively, with a slightly nutty flavor. Its unique composition and properties make it suitable for a wide variety of applications. | <Mealworm oil><Mealworm protein> | Ynsect (2023) |
| Yumbug | - Yum Bug Smoky BBQ Cricket Tacos include 30% dried cricket powder, offering an exceptional amount of protein, high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, more vitamin B12 compared to that in red meat, and more calcium compared to that in milk.- The primary goal of their business is to introduce a new sustainable superfood in a delicious and familiar form. They prioritize sustainability at every stage, sourcing insects locally from Cambridge to minimize food miles and utilizing biodegradable packaging. They prepare several dishes using meat alternatives and can be adaptable to any specific requests as needed. | <Yum Bug Smoky BBQ Cricket Tacos><Cricket stir fry> | Yumbug (2024a); Yumbug (2024b) |