Insects May be Key to Sustainable Pet Food

Insects could be a sustainable secret ingredient for the booming pet food industry, reportsThe Washington Post.

Researchers at the University of California at Los Angelesestimatethat dogs and cats account for up to 30% of the environmental impact of U.S. meat consumption.

Many pet food companies — including the two biggest, Mars and Nestlé — are developing insect-based alternatives for dogs and cats, and according to a Petco survey, 55% of customers like the idea of using sustainable alternative protein ingredients in pet food.