Sebastiano Benasso

This paper investigates the discourse surrounding the introduction of edible insects as novel foods in the European Union, focusing on the societal and political reactions in Italy. This reaction neglects the potential of insect farming in terms of sustainability and fosters reactionary standings against novel foods. This cultural aversion is linked to food neophobia, the fear of trying unfamiliar foods, which is influenced by socio-demographic factors such as education, age, and political orientation...