Two billion people eat insects in 162 countries around the world . Moreover , some Ghanians , particularly those living in the north and east , already make palm weevils a part of their diet . Insects need less food , water and land to survive than beef and chicken . Social enterprise Aspire is trying to reduce insect consumption globally . It hopes its Ghana pilot program will revitalize the economy .
Two billion people eat insects in 162 countries around the world . Insects need less food , water and land to survive than beef and chicken . Social enterprise Aspire is trying to reduce insect consumption globally . It hopes its Ghana pilot program will revitalize the economy .