Canadian pet food company, B&T Pets has announced an exclusive partnership with Reconseal Inuksiuti to ensure a steady, ethical supply of seal meat for its pet treats, including Seal Crisps and Seal Protein Bites.
The company said this partnership reinforces its commitment to local sourcing, as Canadian consumers increasingly favor homegrown products. B&T Pets has long sourced raw ingredients from local farmers, and this move aims to maintain robust production even as costs rise and supply chains face challenges. Seal meat, a traditional protein in Inuit diets, is recognized as a valuable novel protein for both dogs and cats, particularly for pets that are sensitive to conventional proteins like chicken, beef or fish. The lean protein, essential vitamins, and omega fatty acids in seal meat support overall pet health.
Working with Reconseal Inuksiuti, which is described as an organization dedicated to preserving both Indigenous and non-Indigenous sealing traditions, B&T Pets will ensure that all seal meat is ethically harvested in accordance with Fisheries and Oceans Canada's guidelines. This collaboration also paves the way for innovations such as shelf-stable seal oil, developed in partnership with local food scientists, which will further enhance Canadian pet nutrition.
"We are committed to expanding local production of unique pet products during these challenging trade conditions," said Tonya Coulthard, founder and CEO of B&T Pets. "Our partnership with Reconseal Inuksiuti guarantees that our treats remain nutritionally superior and ethically sourced, reinforcing our support for local communities and cultural traditions."
Ruben Komangapik, co-founder of Reconseal Inuksiuti, added, "Collaborating with B&T Pets is a vital step in preserving our sealing traditions and building a sustainable local supply chain that benefits Canadian communities when self-reliance is essential."
Adapted from a press release.
