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The Cost of "Sustainable" Pet Food
Aug 27, 2023
Chloe Sorvino, Forbes writer and author of Raw Deal, discusses the rise of sustainable pet food and lab-grown meat. The podcast explores the environmental impact of pet food, the conundrum of high-end pet food brands, and the potential market for lab-grown pet food. It also discusses challenges and solutions for sustainable pet food, such as locally sourced scraps and alternative feed ingredients.
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- The growing demand for high-end pet food made from whole cuts of meat is creating new meat demand and waste, raising concerns about sustainability.
- Lab-grown or cultivated meat for pet food is marketed as a more humane and sustainable alternative, but concerns about its environmental impact and energy usage remain.
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The Link Between Pet Food and the Meat Industry
Journalist Chloe Servino explains that pet food has traditionally been made from the byproducts of the meat industry, such as organs, scraps, and bones. The pet food industry in the US generates around $50 billion in revenue annually, contributing to the overall meat consumption. However, as pet owners seek higher quality and more human-like food options for their pets, there is a growing demand for high-end pet food made from whole cuts of meat. This shift in demand is creating new meat demand and waste, raising concerns about sustainability.
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