Insect-based pet food: Market and consumer perception

Insect-based pet food producers are using several health and sustainability claims for marketing purposes, which are expected to be the main drivers of market growth in future. But how do consumers perceive it? The growing interest in the use of insects as an alternative source of proteins for human consumption has also resulted in the appearance of insect-based dog and cat food products on the market. Edible insects are good sources of essential nutrients including amino acids, fatty acids,