In May this year, Switzerland revised its food safety laws to allow for the sale of insect products containing crickets, grasshoppers and mealworms ? the first European country to do so. Coop, a supermarket chain in Switzerland, recently started selling edible bugs in the form of insect balls and burgers made by the startup Essento. Noma, recognised for years as the no 1 restaurant in the world, is known for its insect delicacies, including ants. The health benefits of bugs are now being promoted. https://www.essento.ch/
The coffee grounds lift out with the plunger, ensuring that they don?t stick inside the vessel. This device is built from glass and stainless steel which means that coffee won?t come in contact with plastic so should taste better as well. www.simplipress.coffee
A new service has started in Sydney and Melbourne so you can book a private chef. You can choose a chef with a menu on the platform and a concierge will call you to make arrangements. www.intertain.com.au
An Australian startup has developed a password-less authentication and one-click payment system. It doesn't rely on the storage of credit card details, with no details stored on a server that can be hacked. Key details are encrypted on a user's device, and in the case of the payment system, the key to unlock the encryption is on the merchant's server with the user's account information. It means a hacker would have to breach numerous systems, rather than find one weakness in order to successfully get in, hence would potentially eradicate the risk of mass breaches of customer log-on and payment details. www.haventec.com
New and improving services allow you to choose from a range of photo books then fill it with photos you select. This is a great way to remember special events in your life like a trip, a special occasion or your child growing up. www.photobox.com.au
