Shobhita Soor, founder of Legendary Foods in Ghana, discusses her mission to make insect larvae (particularly that of the palm weevil) the most affordable source of protein in West Africa. Tell us more about Legendary Foods. I started my journey into the world of edible insects as a founder of Aspire Food Group, which won the $1 million Hult Prize in 2013. What are some of the problems you are trying to solve with Legendary Foods? Protein sovereignty is one really important area: across the region, the bulk of animal protein is imported.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 28, 2021 13:18 UTC