The Pet Food Science Podcast Show - Dr. Melissa Brookshire: Insect Proteins in Pet Food | Ep. 51
May 30, 2024
Novel ingredients, particularly insect-based proteins, are crucial for the pet food industry as they address sustainability and nutritional innovation. In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Melissa Brookshire, founder of North River Enterprises, examines the emerging trend of insect-based ingredients in pet food. Dr. Brookshire discusses the regulatory landscape, safety studies, and nutritional benefits of proteins like black soldier fly larvae and crickets. Listen to the episode on all major platforms to stay ahead of pet nutrition trends.
What will you learn:
- Nutritional benefits
- Regulatory process
- Safety studies
- Insect protein sustainability
- Consumer education
Meet the guest:
Dr. Melissa Brookshire is the founder of North River Enterprises. She has 17 years of experience in the pet food and animal health industries and holds a BA and DVM from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Brookshire’s team provides veterinary customer support and regulatory compliance services.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
