Yusuke Matsui

Co-Founder/CEO, BugMo Co., Ltd.

Biography

同志社大学で法律、UC SantaCruzで農業を学ぶ。
日立製作所自動車機器事業部、株)マイファームを経て、
食用昆虫の可能性を信じ、株式会社BugMoを西本楓と共同創業。
体を壊し大学を一度ドロップアウトした経験から、
世界中の人が”自分の体も未来も自分でデザインできる”世の中に強い想いを持つ。
好きな食べ物は、コオロギのナチョス。

Sessions

Insects may be a valuable food source in the future

Description

The global population is expected to exceed 9 billion by 2050, and the demand for food is expected to increase dramatically. In order to avoid a devastating food crisis, the global search for innovative alternative foods and proteins is underway, including those led by international organizations such as the United Nations.
In this session, we will highlight "insects" as a highly nutritious food source. We will showcase business and research cases centered upon insects both in Japan and overseas and discuss the reality and potential of utilizing insects for food.