Peer-reviewed publications

Peer-reviewed articles, technical briefs, PhD thesis, conference presentations and public appearances.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The GREEiNSECT PhD students and partners are participating in a range of conferences and fora to present their work either as conference speaker of by presenting posters. Here you will find where they have shared their work.

2018

Roos, N. (2018). Potentials and barriers for insect farming in Kenya. Presented at the 2nd International Conference "Insects to feed the world". May 15-18, 2018 Wuhan, China.

Halloran, A. (2018). Life cycle assessment of insect production systems: lessons learned and the way forward. Presented at the 2nd International Conference "Insects to feed the world". May 15-18, 2018 Wuhan, China.

Kinyuru, J.N., Kibuku, P., Ayieko, M.A., Naukkarinnen, M., Roos, N. (2018). Cricket farming for food security in refugee settings: a pilot study in Kakuma, Kenya. Presented at the 2nd International Conference "Insects to feed the world". May 15-18, 2018 Wuhan, China.

Kinyuru, J.N. (2018). Promoting consumption of edible insects: a Kenyan perspective. Presented at the 2nd International Conference "Insects to feed the world". May 15-18, 2018 Wuhan, China.

Ayieko, M.A. (2018). Review of past and current status of insects for food and feed in Kenya: reintroducing entomophagy. Presented at the 2nd International Conference "Insects to feed the world". May 15-18, 2018 Wuhan, China.

Magara, H.J.O, Tanga, C.M., Hugel, S., Mohamed, S.A., Khamis, F.M., Ayieko, M.A., Salifu, D., Niassy, S.,
Subramanian, S., Fiaboe, K.K.M., N. Roos, N., Ekesi, S. (2018). Effect of rearing substrates on the fitness parameters of newly recorded edible cricket Scapsipedus marginatus in Kenya. Presented at the 2nd International Conference "Insects to feed the world". May 15-18, 2018 Wuhan, China.

Orinda, M.A., Mosi, R.O., Ayieko, M.A.,  Amimo,F.A., Nchimbi, H.Y. (2018). Technical efficiency of a cricket farm in Kenya. Presented at the 2nd International Conference "Insects to feed the world". May 15-18, 2018 Wuhan, China.

Halloran, A. (2018). Insect farming: a socially sustainable component of the agricultural sector? Presented at the 2nd International Conference "Insects to feed the world". May 15-18, 2018 Wuhan, China.

Maciel-Vergara, G., Tanga, C.M., Aoko, E., Ekesi, S., Jensen, A.B., van Loon, J.J.A., van Lent, J.W.M., Eilenberg, J., van Oers, M.M. (2018). A bacterial pathogen in cricket farming: identification, biology, and suggestions on how to control it. Presented at the 2nd International Conference "Insects to feed the world". May 15-18, 2018 Wuhan, China.

Nyakeri, E.M., Amimo, F.A., Ayieko, M.A., Hamed, S. (2018). Optimal feeding strategy of the BSF larvae for biomass production and organic waste reduction in Kenya. Presented at the 2nd International Conference "Insects to feed the world". May 15-18, 2018 Wuhan, China.

Kipkoech, C., Konyole, S., Imathiu, S., Roos, N., Kinyuru, J.N. (2018). Can cricket-based porridge improve nutritional status of school children in Kenya – a randomized controlled trial. Presented at the 2nd International Conference "Insects to feed the world". May 15-18, 2018 Wuhan, China.

Kinyuru, J.N. (2018). Nutritional contribution of insects to improve diets in Kenya: from known to unknown.  Presented at the 2nd International Conference "Insects to feed the world". May 15-18, 2018 Wuhan, China.

Olsen, S.B. and Alemu, M. (2018) Kenyan consumer’s preferences, willingness to pay, and potential demand for
insect-based food products. Presented at the 2nd International Conference "Insects to feed the world". May 15-18, 2018 Wuhan, China.

Kipkoech, C., Imathiu, S., Roos, N., Kinyuru, J.N. (2018). Prebiotics potential of chitin derived from farmed crickets: a gateway to improved gut health? Presented at the 2nd International Conference "Insects to feed the world". May 15-18, 2018 Wuhan, China.

Orinda, M.A., Mosi, R.O., Ayieko, M.A.,  Amimo,F.A. (2018). Growth performance of house cricket (A. domesticus) and field cricket (G. bimaculatus) fed on agro-by-products Presented at the 2nd International Conference "Insects to feed the world". May 15-18, 2018 Wuhan, China.

2017

Alemu, M.H. (2017). Can a Repeated Opt-Out Reminder remove hypothetical bias in discrete choice experiments? An application for consumer valuation of novel food products. Presented at International Choice Modeling Conference, South Africa, Cape Town, April 3 – 5, 2017.

Halloran, A. (2017). When are edible insects sustainable. Oral presentation at Parabere Forum, 5 March 2017, Barcelona, Spain.

2016

Alemu, M.H. (2016). Can a Repeated Opt-Out Reminder remove hypothetical bias in discrete choice experiments? An application for consumer valuation of novel food products. Presented at European Association of Agricultural Economists Seminar, Spain, Barcelona, June 30 – July 1, 2016.

Pambo, K.O., Mbeche, R.M., Okello, J.J., Kinyuru, J.N. (2016). Edible insects versus undernutrition: Modelling cognitive determinants of intentions to consume foods from edible insects” Seventh European Conference on Sensory and Consumer Research, 11 - 14 September 2016 | Dijon, France. 

Pambo, K.O., Mbeche, R.M., Okello, J.J., Kinyuru, J.N. (2016). Modelling cognitive determinants of the intentions to consume foods from edible insects: An application of the theory of planned behaviour. Paper prepared for Presentation at the Seventh European Conference on Sensory and Consumer Research, 11 - 14 September 2016, Dijon, France.

Pambo, K.O., Okello, J.J., Mbeche, R.M., Kinyuru, J.N. (2016). Just-about-right scales explain cricket-flour scones’ sensory liking. Poster prepared for Presentation at the Seventh European Conference on Sensory and Consumer Research, 11 - 14 September 2016, Dijon, France.

Pambo, K.O., Okello, J.J., Mbeche, R.M., Kinyuru, J.N. (2016). Consumer Acceptance of Edible Insect’ Foods for Non-Meat Protein in Western Kenya. Paper prepared for Presentation at the 5th African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE) Conference at the United Nations Conference Center, Addis Ababa-Ethiopia: September 23-26, 2016.

Kipkoech C., Roos, N., Imathiu S. and Kinyuru J.N. (2016). Nutrient composition of farmed crickets (Acheta domesticus) as influenced by age: 7th Africa Nutritional Epidemiology Conference-Marrakesh, Morocco.

Kinyuru, J.N. (2016). Edible insects for food and Nutrition security: Experiences and on-going initiatives. Seminar, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania 7th July 2016  Morogoro, Tanzania. Oral Presentation

Halloran, A. and Eilenberg, J. (2016). Insects as human food: new ideas and biological solutions on their way to be realized. Future Earth Summit, Copenhagen, Denmark

Kipkoech C., Roos, N., Imathiu S. and Kinyuru, J.N. (2016). Use of edible insects to improve child nutrition in Kenya:  Kenya institute of food science and technology annual conference, Nairobi, Kenya.

Nyakeri, E.M., Ayieko, M.A., Ogola, H. J. O, Amimo, F.A. (2016). Identification of feeding substrates for black soldier fly larvae production. The 2016 Eastern African Multidisciplinary Annual Research Conference (EAMARC 3) at USIU-Africa, Nairobi on 15-17, November 2016. Oral presentation

Magara, H.J.O., Tanga, C.M., Ayieko, M.A., Salifu, D., Fiaboe, K.K.M and Ekesi, S. (2016). Developmental and Reproductive Fitness of the Edible Cricket Acheta domesticus L. (Orthoptera: Gryllidae) on Different Food Substrates:  International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), annual Governing council conference 24th October 2016, Nairobi, Kenya.

Ndiritu, A., Kinyuru, J.N., Mwangi, K., Njihia, P. (2016). Optimization of protein extraction from edible crickets (Acheta domesticus) powder Kenya. Institute of Food Science and Technology. Conference. 1st June 2016, Nairobi, Kenya. Poster

Halloran, A., Roos, N., Hanboonsong, Y. (2 March 2016). Cricket farming, an alternative livelihood strategy: learning from Thailand. Poster presentation at International Conference on Legislation and Policy on the Use of Insects as Food and Feed in East Africa, The Vic Hotel, Kisumu, Kenya.

Kipkoech, C., Roos, N., Imathiu, S., Kinyuru, J.N. (2 March 2016). Cricket-based diet for improved nutrition in Kenya. Poster presentation at International Conference on Legislation and Policy on the Use of Insects as Food and Feed in East Africa, The Vic Hotel, Kisumu, Kenya.

Ndiritu, A., Kinyuru, J.N., Mwangi, K., Njihia, P. (2016). Proximate and physical characteristics of cricket powder from Thailand (Acheta domesticus). International Conference on Legislation and Policy on the Use of Insect as Food and Feed in East Africa, 2-3 March 2016. Kisumu, Kenya. Poster presentation.

Kamau, E., Kinyuru, J.N., Mutungi, C., Imathiu, S. (2016). Physio-chemical stability of selected fresh and semi-processed edible insects oils. International Conference on Legislation and Policy on the Use of Insect as Food and Feed in East Africa, 2-3 March 2016. Kisumu, Kenya. Poster presentation.

Kamau, E., Kinyuru, J.N., Mutungi, C., Imathiu, S. (2016). Influence of preliminary processing on the chemical and microbial quality of selected edible insects. International Conference on Legislation and Policy on the Use of Insect as Food and Feed in East Africa, 2-3 March 2016. Kisumu, Kenya. Poster presentation.

Muniu, J., Kinyuru, J.N., Kyallo, F., Ayieko, M. (2016). Influence of systematic disensitization and selective exposure model on the acceptability of processed products of domesticated crickets (Acheta domesticus). International Conference on Legislation and Policy on the Use of Insect as Food and Feed in East Africa, 2-3 March 2016. Kisumu, Kenya. Poster presentation.

Nyakeri, E.M., Ogola, J.H., Amimo, F.A., Ayieko, M.A. (2016). Assessing the efficacy of different organic substrates for Black Soldier Fly Larvae Production. International Conference on Legislation and Policy on the Use of Insect as Food and Feed in East Africa, 2-3 March 2016. Kisumu, Kenya. Poster presentation.

Pambo, K., Mbeche, R., Okello, J., Mose, G., Kinyuru, J.N. (2016). Focused Group Approach Investigates Consumers’ Salient Beliefs on Foods From Edible Insects (FEI). International Conference on Legislation and Policy on the Use of Insect as Food and Feed in East Africa, 2-3 March 2016. Kisumu, Kenya. Poster presentation.

Orinda, M.A., Amimo, F.A., Mosi, R.O., Ayieko, M.A. (2016) Growth Performance of Acheta domesticus and Gryllus bimaculatus Crickets fed on different Agro-byproducts. International Conference on Legislation and Policy on the Use of Insect as Food and Feed in East Africa, 2-3 March 2016. Kisumu, Kenya. Poster presentation.

Magara, H.J.O., Ayieko, M.A., Tanga, C.M. and Ekesi, S. (2016). The effect of food substrates on the development and survivorship of House cricket: Acheta domesticus (Orthoptera: Gryllidae) in Kenya. International Conference on Legislation and Policy on the Use of Insect as Food and Feed in East Africa, 2-3 March 2016. Kisumu, Kenya. Poster presentation.

2015

Flore, R. and Halloran, A. (2015). Los insectos, la conceptualización de un product. Seminar at Basque Culinary Centre, 16 December 2015, San Sebastian, Basque Country.

Kinyuru, J.N. (2015). Insects As A Novel Food And Feed Source In Kenya: Current initiatives, constraints and opportunities. Seminar, Makerere University, Uganda 20th November 2015. Kampala, Uganda. Oral Presentation.

Halloran, A. (2015). GREEiNSECT in Denmark and Kenya. Oral presentation at Change the Food, Save the World International Conference, 9 October 2015, Lodi, Italy.

Halloran, A. and Flore, R. (2015). Edible Insects: Novel or Novelty? Oral presentation at Terra Madre Giovani – We Feed the Planet, Slow Food International, 4 October 2015, Milan, Italy.

Flore, R and Halloran, A. (2015). Taste as an Argument for Edible Insects. Oral presentation at What will we be eating in 2015? European Parliament Press Conference, 30 September 2015, Brussels, Belgium.

Alemu, M.H. (2015). Consumer acceptance and willingness to pay for edible insects as food in Kenya. Paper presented at “Det Miljøøkonomiske Råds Konference (The Danish Environmental Economic Council conference)”, Copenhagen 27-28 August, 2015

Halloran, A., Flore, R., Hanboonsong, Y. (2015). What determines the success of the edible cricket industry in Thailand? Asian Dynamics Institute Annual Conference, 25 June 2015, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Halloran, A. (2015). The nutritional and environmental aspects of edible insects. Oral presentation at Insects in a Gastronomic Context workshop, Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School, 19 February 2015, Bangkok, Thailand.

Nyakeri, E.M., Ayieko, M.A., Ogola, H.J.O., Amimo, F.A. (2015). Cultivation of Black Soldier Fly larvae (Hermetia illucens, L) on selected agricultural wastes for livestock feed. 1st JOOUST International Scientific Conference held at the University Main Campus in June, 2015.

Orinda, M.A., Ayieko, M.A., Mosi, R.O., Amimo F.A. (2015). Effects of environmental factors on the behavior of crickets raised in a tunnel unit. 1st JOOUST International Scientific Conference held at the University Main Campus in June, 2015.

2014

Roos, N, Owino, V., Kinyuru, J., Ekesi, S., Courtwright, G., Drew, D., Hanboonsong, Y., Vantomme, P., Chamnan, C., Olsen, S.B., Jensen, A.B., Ayieko, M.A. (2014). GREEiNSECT: a multidisciplinary research project on potentials and barriers for insect-farming for food and feed in Kenya. Abstract and presentation presented at the first conference on Insects to feed the world, 14 - 17 May 2014, Ede, The Netherlands.

Halloran, A., Vantomme, P., Münke, C. (2014). The role of the FAO in assisting countries to develop regulatory frameworks to include insects in food and feed sectors. Abstract and presentation presented at the first conference on Insects to feed the world, 14 - 17 May 2014, Ede, The Netherlands.

Kinyuru, J.N., Konyole, S.O., Roos, N., Onyango, C.A., Owino, V.O., Owuor, B.,
Estambale, B.B., Kenji, G.M. (2014). Nutrient composition of four species of winged termites consumed in Western Kenya. Abstract and presentation presented at the first conference on Insects to feed the world, 14 - 17 May 2014, Ede, The Netherlands.

Alemu, M.H. and Olsen, S.B. (2014). Willingness to pay for new food products from insect protein: Initial evidence from a choice experiment study in Kenya. Abstract and presentation presented at the first conference on Insects to feed the world, 14 - 17 May 2014, Ede, The Netherlands.

Halloran, A. (2014.) Lo Sviluppo di Quardi Normativi per Reglomentare L’Utilizzo di Insetti Come Alimento Umano ed Animale. Round table presentation at Salone International della Ricerca Innovazione e Sicurezza Alimentare: Nutrire il Pianeta con Nuove Fonti Sostenibili – L’insetto nel Piatto. 16 October 2014, Milan, Italy