Why Insects are a great alternative for Pets

Did you know that each year companion pets eat around 20% of the planet’s meat and fish reserves and all the while the human population is growing too, how are we going to keep up? Increasingly pet owners are being encouraged by Vets to introduce pets to insect-based diets and according to the British Veterinary

Insect-Based Pet Food

Humans as well as pets have been consuming insects for many years. A natural part of diet that just happens to have disappeared from western culture. Innovations in pet food are centred around Health and Wellness and what could be better than providing your pet with a well-balanced and complete meal full of protein, fats,

Cheese and Dill Cat Treats

Everyone knows cats love cheese, but it doesn’t always love them! Cats are generally lactose intolerant and find it hard to digest dairy because they lack the enzyme that breaks down lactose, this can result in an upset stomach and bloating. Cats are also obligate carnivores and while cheese is loaded with protein, cats require

Understanding Pet Food Protein

Top Trends: Novel Protein Source Single Source Protein Protein Allergy Awareness Eithcally Source Protein Meat as the First Ingredinet Protein-Rich Formula What is a Novel Protein & What does it mean? Really simply a Novel Protein is a protein from a source your pet hasn’t encountered before in their diet. For example, if your pet

Brain Games for Dogs

All dogs need exercise, both physical and mental. If your dog isn’t feeling mentally stimulated, then this can lead to boredom and frustration which in turn can lead to unwanted habits. Mental stimulation is particularly important for both young dogs, as it helps them to build confidence, as well as old or the infirm to

Bug Tasty Recipes

Both Crickets and Mealworms are densely nutritious with a rich and nutty flavour. Paring well with any ingredients that compliment nuts, these amazing bugs can add a nutritious protein hit as well as a flavour boost to any chocolate recipe. Check out our Super Hot Chocolate and Ultimate Brownie recipes below. Don’t forget to tell

How to be an Eco-Friendly Pet Owner

There a few simple ways in which we can easily become more sustainable pet owners. Fortunately for us, nowadays there are plenty of eco-friendly options on the market which are easy enough to swap into our routines with minimal effort. Animals love the natural environment just as much as we do, so why not try

“Why Insects?”

I get asked this question a lot and for me it’s really simple. By 2050 it is estimated that the planets population will reach a whopping 9.7 Billion and that doesn’t take into consideration pets.  How are we ever going to feed all these people & pets in a humane way? One may argue with

The Truth about Edible Insect farming in the UK

Insects can be bred in a significant number without taking up a large amount of land, water and feed. This is very important to take into consideration as the human population continues to grow out of control. At the end of last year (2020) the UK government, along with a number of other supporters, started

Reduce your Carbon Paw Print 🐾

Dining on edible insects instead of cattle or pigs could ease both food insecurity and climate change. It may sound extreme but around 1MT of insects can be grown on just 20 sqm of land in just 14 days. Thats smaller than my small london flat! 1MT of Insects This is the same weight as