Dried insect protein as dog food: a business riding the sustainable pet trend
Dog owners are seeking sustainable alternatives to meat-based food. Producing and selling dried insect protein gives them one.
Producing dried insect protein as dog food combines rearing insect colonies, processing (drying, milling, packaging) and selling under your own brand. The starter model is based on a small farm, outsourced processing or a partnership with an existing insectary. The product is sold via an online shop or through specialist pet health retailers. Regulatory preparation and building customer trust are the critical phases before the first sale.
Traditional dog food relies on beef, chicken or fish protein โ sources whose production is environmentally costly and whose prices rise every season. Dog owners who want to feed responsibly have few credible alternatives on the market.
๐The insect pet food market is growing strongly
The global insect-based pet food market is expanding rapidly, with analysts forecasting significant volume growth by 2035. Sustainability pressure in the pet food segment is further accelerating this trend in the UK.
