泰国蟋蟀养殖场如何将街头小吃变成风靡全球的高端蛋白粉
In a quiet Bangkok suburb, rows of climate-controlled sheds hum with the chirping of millions of crickets. Workers in protective gear sweep up the insects, which are then frozen, dried, and milled into a fine, beige powder. This is the heart of Chirps & Co., a five-year-old startup that has turned a local street snack into a premium export aiming at health-conscious consumers across Europe.
The global alternative-protein market is booming, and edible insects are gaining traction as a sustainable solution. Crickets require only a fraction of the land, water, and feed compared to traditional livestock, while offering comparable protein levels. Chirps & Co. now processes over 80 tons of crickets annually and has secured contracts with snack bar manufacturers in Germany and the Netherlands.
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