The study’s purpose is to comprehend the impacts of the industrialization of edible insects on world hunger and malnutrition, which is one of the UN’s sustainability development goals. This study aims to discover the public opinion regarding using edible insects to solve world hunger and malnutrition and explores the perspectives of citizens from diverse backgrounds on world hunger, malnutrition and potential solutions to the issues in a developing economy, Turkey. Qualitative research methods are used. In total, 24 face-to-face online interviews are conducted to obtain data from different stakeholders such as industry experts, academicians, and potential customers. Findings indicate the human population on earth increases exponentially, and food resources will become short for future generations. This problem causes health issues due to a lack of nutrition. Nutrition-rich edible insects can be a part of the solution to this problem if correct processing techniques are used and food safety is ensured.