Podcast: The Surprising Case for Invasives in Pet Nutrition

Invasive species are altering ecosystems, threatening our waterways, and devastating the livelihoods of fishermen. Could pet nutrition pose a viable solution to this growing problem? In this new episode of Barking Mad, we explore the surprising intersections between invasive species, ingredient innovation, and the pet nutrition supply chain. 

Hosts Jordan Tyler and Dr. Stephanie Clark sit down with founders and formulators to examine the growing interest in invasive species as novel protein sources, the barriers to bringing them to market, and the lessons we can take from other emerging pet food ingredients. With climate change, biodiversity, and sustainability all driving urgency, this conversation pushes beyond trendspotting and into the hard questions about safety, sourcing, and long-term feasibility. 

What You’ll Learn 🔍 

• Why invasive species are drawing attention as a potential frontier for ingredient innovation 

• The infrastructure, cost, and ecological challenges to sourcing invasive species for pet food 

• How consumer demand for sustainability is reshaping product development strategies 

• Why industry collaboration is crucial for scaling alternative proteins responsibly 

• Fascinating facts about invasive species, how they got here, and why it’s critical to control their populations 

Invasive species are already part of the problem, but could they become part of the solution? Tune in to this episode of Barking Mad to hear how the pet food industry is navigating uncharted territory in search of scalable, sustainable protein alternatives.  

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About the Author

Jordan Tyler is the Director of Media at BSM Partners and co-host of the Barking Mad podcast. She has more than five years of experience reporting on trends, best practices and developments in the North American pet nutrition industry. Jordan resides in Bentonville, Arkansas, with her husband and their four furry family members.