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United Kingdom

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Insect Farming Researcher | Expert in Economic and Environmental Sustainability

Profile Summary

Hello, my name is Corentin Biteau. I am the president and co-founder of the National Observatory on Insect Farming in France (ONEI). My research focuses on the economic and environmental sustainability of insect farming, and I have published multiple literature reviews on the subject in peer-reviewed journals. They have been featured in prominent news outlets such as Bloomberg and The Guardian.

Through my work, I have critically assessed insect farming's potential to contribute to a circular economy. My findings challenge popular assumptions, revealing key limitations such as low waste use, economic uncompetitiveness, low consumer acceptability, and, in most cases, a higher environmental impact than conventional alternatives. I can provide data-driven insights on the sector's future prospects and actionable recommendations for improvement.

Beyond insect farming, I have conducted extensive grey literature research on the most effective strategies for sustainability. For example, I have written articles identifying individual actions that can avert a ton of CO2 emissions for less than $10. I also co-authored a book on the Sustainable Development Goals (Acting for a Sustainable World – Agir pour un Monde Durable, in French) and currently serve as the Vice President for France at the International Alliance for the SDGs.

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Writing
Research

Writing Technical Writing, Translation

Research Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review

Work Experience

National Observatory on Insect Farming - ONEI

2023 - Present

Independant Researcher

The Insect Institute

July 2023 - December 2024

Vice President

International Alliance for the Sustainable Development Goals France (AI-ODD)

March 2021 - December 2024

Design Engineer

Sopra Steria

March 2017 - December 2022

Education

Masters Degree in Engineering

POLYTECH LYON

September 2012 - August 2017

Certifications

Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Tom Bry-Chevalier, Dustin Crummett, Ren Ryba, Michael St. Jules, Corentin Biteau (2024). Insect-based livestock feeds are unlikely to become economically viable in the near future . Food and Humanity.

Corentin Biteau, Tom Bry-Chevalier, Dustin Crummett, Ren Ryba, Michael St. Jules (2024). Is turning food waste into insect feed an uphill climb? A review of persistent challenges . Sustainable Production and Consumption.