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Ingredients Toronto in bioprocess engineering with expertise in proteins. “On the other hand, it is pretty clear that we cannot continue livestock and fish farming as it is today, so why should we settle with meat-based or plant-based products, when there is so much more like insect protein or algae oils?” The meat-alternative human food realm is exploding. However, innovation in the pet food space has lagged. With 25-30 per cent of meat produced in North America going to pet food, this is leaving a big environmental pawprint. Insects can play a key role in reducing the impact our pets have on the planet. Not only do they require less resources, but they eat preconsumer food waste - an environmental win-win! Compared HOPE Pet Food Team to meat-based pet food, HOPE Pet Food products produce 70 per cent less greenhouse gasses and use 90 per cent less water and land. HOPE Pet Food launched their first product October 2021, in the midst of the pandemic: Berry Buglicious dog treats. These ovenbaked biscuits are made in the GTA with insect protein, cranberries and maple syrup. They are a sustainable, hypoallergenic alternative that is yummy and nutritious. What is the most important thing in pet food nutrtion? "At HOPE we want to bring science back to pet food. We want to rebuild trust to the consumers through education. It is tempting to offer our pets huge amounts of proteins, which are not realy necessary. This can cause obesity, which is obviously not good for the dogs. When I moved to the Netherlands to explore the potential of alternative proteins from algae, the more I learned about it, the more it became clear that we need to reimagine our food systems to be sustainable,” said Dr. Bonilla. “After doing research at the intersection of biology, environment and engineering for 15 years, I felt creating truly sustainable pet food was possible and if no one was doing it, then I should use my scientific background to have a positive impact.” Alex Camara, Pet Nutritionist with HOPE has an MSc. in Animal Nutrition from the University of Guelph, ONT, and brings 14 Technology & Marketing
Ingredients Taking food safety in production to the next level. The Bühler Single-Screw extruder has been designed to meet the highest food safety standards. Visit our website and learn how the extruder can support you in the production of safe pet food. www.buhlergroup.com/sse extrusion@buhlergroup.com Issue 1 2022 Innovations for a better world. 15
