She called the product “creepy” and “shameful,” and opposed his idea. The candy insects went on sale solely by mail order. But that was enough. Creepy-cute was in demand. A buzz grew for ...

They are instead made from an edible, jumping insect - locusts, which are a type of grasshopper. "Grasshoppers taste like pecans, mushrooms, coffee and chocolate," adds Mr Tamir. "But with our ...