Ready to Explore Our Action Manual

GO BACK I am proud to share one of the most impactful outcomes of the Insects Innovation in Gastronomy (IIG) project: our Action Manual. This resource is the result of months of collaboration across six European countries, uniting chefs, educators, researchers, and hospitality professionals in a common mission—to reimagine the future of food through edible […]
STANDO Presents the IIG Action Manual: Practical Guidelines for Sustainable Gastronomy

GO BACK Nicosia, Cyprus – August 2025 STANDO Ltd, as a proud partner of the Insects Innovation in Gastronomy (IIG) project, announces the release of the Action Manual, a comprehensive toolkit designed to support chefs, educators, restaurateurs, and vocational training (VET) professionals in integrating edible insects into everyday gastronomy. Developed through a collaborative effort of […]
From Knowledge to the Kitchen: How the IIG MOOC is Transforming Edible Insect Gastronomy

GO BACK In the Insects Innovation in Gastronomy (IIG) project, we have always believed that the key to normalising edible insects in Europe lies in two things: knowledge and experience. People need to understand why insects are a sustainable, nutrient-rich food source, and they need to see – and taste – how they can […]
From Taboo to Trend? Why Europe Needs to Rethink Eating Insects

GO BACK When you mention “insects” and “dinner” in the same sentence, you often get one of two reactions: curious intrigue… or immediate disgust. In my work on the Insects Innovation in Gastronomy (IIG) project, I’ve learned that both are valid responses – but neither should stop us from asking a more important question: can […]
STANDOUTEDU Launches Free Multilingual Online Course on Cooking with Edible Insects

GO BACK The Insects Innovation in Gastronomy (IIG) project (Project Ref: 2023-1-ES01-KA220-VET-000150957) is an Erasmus+ initiative co-funded by the European Union. The project unites experts from Spain, Italy, Greece, Romania, Cyprus, and Turkey to investigate and promote the role of edible insects in modern gastronomy. Through research, training, and awareness-raising activities, the project seeks […]
STANDOUTEDU Publishes EU-Wide Research on Consumer Attitudes Towards Insect Consumption

GO BACK The Insects Innovation in Gastronomy (IIG) project (Project Ref: 2023-1-ES01-KA220-VET-000150957) is an Erasmus+ initiative co-funded by the European Union. The project brings together partners from Spain, Italy, Greece, Romania, Cyprus, and Turkey to explore the integration of edible insects into European diets. By combining research, culinary innovation, and educational activities, the project […]
STANDO LTD was distinguished as an Innovative Enterprise by the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy.

It is a pleasure to announce that STANDO LTD received the title “Innovative Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME)” based on a comprehensive assessment by the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy of the Republic of Cyprus. This distinction emphasizes and reinforces our ideology’s central values: constant investments in innovation, socially responsible technology, and […]
STANDO LTD was distinguished as an Innovative Enterprise by the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy.

It is a pleasure to announce that STANDO LTD received the title “Innovative Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME)” based on a comprehensive assessment by the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy of the Republic of Cyprus. This distinction emphasizes and reinforces our ideology’s central values: constant investments in innovation, socially responsible technology, and […]
Συναισθηματική Νοημοσύνη Για Υγιείς και Παραγωγικές Σχέσεις σε μια Ομάδα

Η σημασία της δια βίου μάθησης για το προσωπικό μιας εταιρείας αποτελεί επένδυση για τις εταιρείες που επιθυμούν να αυξήσουν την παραγωγικότητα και την ικανοποίηση των εργαζομένων τους. Η έμφαση στη ψυχική υγεία κερδίζει δημοτικότητα στις μέρες μας και όχι τυχαία. Όταν οι εργαζόμενοι ταλαιπωρούνται από προβλήματα ψυχικής υγείας, είναι πολύ πιθανό να μην είναι […]
Συναισθηματική Νοημοσύνη Για Υγιείς και Παραγωγικές Σχέσεις σε μια Ομάδα

Η σημασία της δια βίου μάθησης για το προσωπικό μιας εταιρείας αποτελεί επένδυση για τις εταιρείες που επιθυμούν να αυξήσουν την παραγωγικότητα και την ικανοποίηση των εργαζομένων τους. Η έμφαση στη ψυχική υγεία κερδίζει δημοτικότητα στις μέρες μας και όχι τυχαία. Όταν οι εργαζόμενοι ταλαιπωρούνται από προβλήματα ψυχικής υγείας, είναι πολύ πιθανό να μην είναι […]