HEXA Foods makes its sustainable 'Bug Bites' for dogs using a mixture of cricket powder and flavorful fruit additions.
In addition to the protein-rich nutritional content that they supply, HEXA Foods notes that every bag uses less water than a bag of chicken-based dog treats. Raising crickets also produces fewer greenhouse gases and takes up significantly less space than raising chickens or cows.
The cricket base of these treats is sourced from Entomo Farms, which also makes a similar batch of dog treats of its own kind called 'Chirpies.' The use of cricket flour in baking for both humans and pets is set to become more prevalent in coming years for its protein-rich content and highly sustainable properties.
Cricket Flour Dog Chews
HEXA Foods' 'Bug Bites' are Made with a Base of Fruit and Cricket Powder
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Pet Treats - Opportunity to create innovative pet treats using sustainable and protein-rich cricket powder as an ingredient.
2. Alternative Protein Sources - Exploring the use of cricket powder as an alternative protein source in the pet food industry and beyond.
3. Rising Cricket Flour Market - The increasing prevalence of cricket flour in human and pet food products presents opportunities for disruptive innovation and market growth.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Food - The pet food industry can capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable and protein-rich pet treats using cricket powder as an ingredient.
2. Food Manufacturing - Food manufacturers can explore cricket flour as a viable and sustainable alternative protein source in various food products, including pet treats.
3. Agriculture - The agriculture industry can consider the cultivation of crickets as a more environmentally friendly and space-efficient alternative to conventional livestock farming.