Unlikely insect turns into a global money-maker, from food to pharmaceuticals

Cockroaches—commonly seen as filthy household pests—are now emerging as a surprising source of income in various parts of the world. With growing demand in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and animal feed industries, these insects are being farmed on a massive scale and sold at astonishing prices, earning them the nickname “walking gold.”

What makes cockroaches so valuable is their resilience, high protein content and rapid breeding rate. These insects have survived for over 5 million years on Earth and are now being cultivated as an economical, sustainable protein source. Globally, more than 2,100 insect species are officially recognized as edible, and in many African and Asian cultures, insect consumption is

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