North America insect protein market for athletes application market is likely to experience a thriving period of growth in the forthcoming timeframe owing to high nutritional benefits, high amount of protein content, and high product usage in protein bars, snacks, flour among others. The recurrence of insects as a feasible food group can majorly be ascribed to their environmental, economic as well as high nutritional value.

In general terms, insects have rich source of protein content, minerals, and vitamins and supreme production efficiency in comparison to other conventional food groups. In fact, numerous useful aspects support high use of insects as a sustainable animal source of protein. In comparison to conventional livestock, insects tend to have relatively low space needs and a very high fecundity. Insects also release very less GHG and ammonia than cattle or pigs, overall having a high feed conversion competence.

Whether a weightlifter, cricketer, endurance athlete, or CrossFit athlete, all athletes require protein to recover after an effort. This can simply be done with insect protein. In addition to an overall amino acid profile, edible insects are also fully packed with iron and B12 vitamin.

According to a study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, insects comprise of values usually between 9.96-35.2 grams of protein per 100 grams, in comparison to meat comprising of nearly 16.8-20.6 grams. Protein from insects has high potential for being a environment-friendly, top-quality solution to meet future protein demands of protein.

Numerous sports nutrition firms are focusing on producing top-quality products in a very resource-efficient manner. In fact, protein bars and powders made of insects are starting to be introduced all over the US. Citing an instance, in February 2020, Bug Out Bar, an edible insects startup, reportedly launched its first product, namely a cricket protein bar having chocolate brownie flavor. The product is available at company’s official website.

North America insect protein market for athletes application market is divided into different segments in terms of insect type, application, and country.

In terms of insect type, the overall market is segmented into scale insects & tree bugs; bees, wasps & ants; grasshoppers locusts; caterpillars; beetles; mealworms; crickets, and others. Among these, caterpillars insect type segment are among the majorly consumed edible insects in North America owing to higher protein and fat content in comparison to beef and fish.

Meanwhile, in 2019, scale insects & tree Bugs segment was valued at approximately $1.59 million and will continue to exhibit similar growth over the coming years. Bugs, such as pond-skaters and aphids comprise of 48g to 74g of protein. The others segment is further anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 11.3% over the forecast time period.