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CHARLEBOIS: Why Canadians aren’t ready to trade steak for crickets

Canada is home to the largest cricket farm in the world, located in London, Ont.

Aspire Food Group, a leader in insect agriculture, launched its 150,000-square-foot facility in 2022 with much promise. Yet, just two years later, the company has laid off 100 of its 150 employees, raising questions about the viability of insect farming in Canada.

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