Learn about regenerative agriculture and its connections with sustainability, traceability and other pet food trends with Land to Market’s David Rizzo on this 24^th episode of the Trending: Pet Food podcast.

Learn about the effects of the flexitarian lifestyle in the human space on the growth of plant-based options in the pet space with CRB’s Tony Moses on this 23^rd episode of the Trending: Pet Food podcast.

Learn about the current top alternative protein sources in pet food formulations, including yeast, insect protein, eggs and cell-based meat options.

From educating pet owners to making a business case to re-aligning labor and supply chains, achieving sustainability in pet food has its challenges.

In addition to the social and environmental sustainability aspects, mussels provide the important omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA, which support dog and cat brains, hearts and other aspects of health. 

Participants in a pet food seminar, Petsure Imaginarium, learned about research using meat co-products in pet treats, conducted by Auburn University students.

Learn about the latest in cat food trends and challenges, including premiumization of the space as well as ongoing supply chain issues affecting the segment.

Learn about Bright Planet Pet’s innovations in the plant-based pet treat space, particularly in dog treats.

Raising fungus as pet food ingredients on otherwise discarded material reduces the environmental impact of companion animal nutrition. For example, torula yeast (Cyberlindnera jadinii) feed on woody biomass left as waste or residues from making wood products.

More and more consumers, especially those in younger groups and with higher incomes, are willing to spend more on environmentally friendly products.