Japan's edible insect industry is shooting for the mainstream. Major firms have begun noticing the appeal of nutritious and sustainable bug-based food, while some chefs are devising new culinary experiences for adventure-seeking diners.One business making big strides is Tokyo-based startup Takeo Inc., which offers a variety of dried and packaged bugs ranging from crickets to scorpions, and last year entered into a capital tie-up with frozen food giant Nichirei Corp.Takeo's CEO, Takeo Saito, said that contact first came from Nichirei, as the firm acknowledged the role insects could play in t…READ FULL ARTICLE