EPISODE 32: How can a life cycle assessment be used to improve sustainability in pet food?

In Episode 32 of the Trending: Pet Food podcast, Sean Madison, director of North American business development at Innovafeed, discusses the concept of a life cycle assessment and how it can take sustainability in pet food to the next level.

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Lindsay Beaton
April 12, 2023
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I sat down with Sean Madison, director of North American business development at Innovafeed, to discuss the value of a lifecycle assessment at all segments of the pet food production chain. If you're new to the concept or just want to learn more, this is the episode for you! 


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