In this Pet Nutrition Show episode, Dr. Anna Sutton and Amanda Falconer dive deep into the world of bugs in pet food - specifically the Black Soldier Fly.

They kick-start a series on how and why insects are being used in pet nutrition, and chat with Martin Pike, the CEO and co-founder Viridian Renewable Technology, an Australian company making protein from insects, and specifically the black solider fly larvae (BSFL). They explore how his team breeds flies for food, the shocking reality of food waste in Australia and the role insects could play in tackling the problem. Plus, they dig into the nutritional perks of serving up BSFL-based grub to our furry friends. Wrapping up, Dr. Anna shares a genius hack for using salmon skins in pet meals.

00:00 Introduction to the Pet Nutrition Show

00:10 Insects in Pet Food: An Unconventional Approach

00:50 Q&A: Understanding Fatty Acids in Pet Nutrition

01:57 From Math Nerd to Insect Farmer: Martin Pike's Journey

05:33 The Business of Insect Farming

10:22 The Environmental Impact of Food Waste

14:36 Innovations in Insect Farming

20:30 Dr. Anna's Food Hack: Salmon Skins

21:36 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

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