Promoting Sustainability with Insect Protein Pet Food

According to Thepmani, the company takes pride in upcycling food waste into a sustainable source of protein which is also environmentally-friendly. Moreover, insect-based protein was selected as a key ingredient for Laika dog treat recipes because they are high in protein, have healthy fat, and are a great source of vitamins and minerals suitable for a healthy dog diet.

“Laika currently offers two formulas of dog treats. The first is the Cotton Touch formula which promotes a healthy skin and a soft coat, while the second, Happy Vitamin, helps boost a dog’s immune system and body maintenance,” says Thepmani.

The co-founder of Laika believes the company can help drive the circular economy in Thailand, and that dogs can play a role in this initiative. However, to really make an impact on food waste management, Laika needs to expand its customer base to other countries. 

While Thepmani is interested in penetrating the pet food market in China due to its high potential, he is also exploring the possibility to export to other Asian countries, such as Japan and Taiwan.

Thepmani states that consumers are now looking for unique products to reflect their identity, thus, they are more open to considering alternative sources of protein, such as lab-grown meat, plant-based meat and insect protein.

“I think Thailand will greatly benefit from this trend, as the government is already promoting this industry,” he says. “Consumers in Europe and the US are looking for more sustainable products and this awareness is likely to spread to other regions in the future.”