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eISSN: 2581-9615 || CODEN: WJARAI || Impact Factor 8.2 ||  CrossRef DOI

Research and review articles are invited for publication in April 2026 (Volume 30, Issue 1) Submit manuscript

Insects as a sustainable protein alternative in pet food

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Abisola Precious Popoola *

MBA Candidate 24’, Washington University in St. Louis – Olin Business School, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America.
 
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(02), 2224-2226
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.2.3580
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.2.3580
 
Received on 09 October 2024; revised on 22 November 2024; accepted on 24 November 2024
 
As the demand for sustainable solutions grows across various industries, the pet food sector has begun to explore alternative protein sources to reduce the environmental impact. Insects, such as black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), mealworms, and crickets, have been identified as promising options due to their high nutritional value and sustainable farming practices. This paper examines the environmental benefits of insect protein in the production of pet food, emphasizing reduced land use, water consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional livestock proteins. Through the lens of life-cycle assessments (LCAs), the resource efficiency and environmental impact of insect farming are quantified, highlighting its potential to actually transform the pet food industry. The study also discusses challenges, including consumer acceptance, scalability, and standardization of LCAs, offering insights into overcoming these barriers. By integrating insect protein into pet food, the industry can address global sustainability challenges while creating economic opportunities.
 
Insect protein; Sustainable pet food; Environmental impact; Life-cycle assessment (LCA); Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL); Alternative protein sources; Circular economy; Pet food industry sustainability
 
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Abisola Precious Popoola. Insects as a sustainable protein alternative in pet food. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(2), 2224-2226. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.2.3580

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