AgriFoSe2030 cookbook triumphs again: Clinches top spot in Gourmand Awards' Future Foods category

In October 2022, the AgriFoSe2030 project team at Chinhoyi University in Zimbabwe launched a ground-breaking cookbook titled "Edible Insects: Food for the Future." This culinary venture aims to showcase the potential of incorporating insects into the African diet as a sustainable solution to combat food insecurity. The AgriFoSe2030 team's commitment to innovation and sustainability was duly rewarded in November 2023 when the cookbook secured a prestigious victory at the Gourmand Awards in the Future Foods category. This recognition not only celebrated the culinary excellence of the cookbook but also highlighted the importance of embracing unconventional yet sustainable food choices in the face of global food challenges.

The project team had previously received acclaim for their inaugural cookbook, "Les Délices de Mikese” which won the 1st prize in the Best Innovation Category at the Gourmand Awards in 2022.

One remarkable aspect of this culinary movement is its transformative impact on the lives of collectors and traders. The income generated from insect collection and trade has become a catalyst for positive change, contributing not only to individual well-being but also to community development. Families are now better equipped to meet their basic needs and plan for the future, thanks to the economic empowerment facilitated by the burgeoning insect industry.