The Pet Food Science Podcast Show -#8 - Sustainability Challenges and Innovations in the Pet Food Industry

Hello there,

Sustainability is undoubtedly a hot topic in the 21st century and the concern surrounding the theme prompts specialists, consumers, and the pet food industry to question how the pet food industry relates to it. In this episode, Dr. Kurt Rosentrater, an esteemed professor at Iowa State University and a sustainability assessment expert, explores the theme of sustainability in the pet food industry by offering valuable insights on how companies can adopt more sustainable practices while balancing continuous innovation and meeting consumer demands for improved pet nutrition. Among the topics he discusses, Dr. Rosentrater also sheds light on the concept of the "triple bottom line", emphasizing the consideration of environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability.

What you’ll learn:

1. Understanding what sustainability is

2. Balancing sustainability with a successful business model

3. Techniques for reducing carbon emissions in meat production

4. Comparing rendered with human grade meat from a sustainability standpoint 

5. Grain-free vs. Grain-containing diets

6. The impact of human-grade ingredients in pet food on sustainability

Meet the guest:

Dr. Kurt Rosentrater

Experience

    ○ Current: Associate Professor at Iowa State University

    ○ Past: Research Scientist in the US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service 

Background

   ○ Ph.D., Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (Iowa State University)

   ○ M.Sc., Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (Iowa State University)

   ○ B.Sc., Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (Iowa State University)

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