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Anna Triggs1, Ishka Bless1, Lukas Danner1,2
1School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, The University of Adelaide, PMB 1, Glen Osmond, SA 5064, Australia.
Insects
|April 23, 2025
Summary
Australian dog owners are open to insect-based dog food, especially when it offers health benefits. Acceptance varies by insect type and owner
Area of Science:
- Animal and Nutritional Sciences
- Consumer Behavior
- Sustainable Food Systems
Background:
- Insect-based dog food presents potential environmental and nutritional advantages.
- Limited data exists on consumer attitudes toward insect protein for canine diets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate Australian dog owners' attitudes toward insect-based pet food.
- To identify factors influencing acceptance, including food neophobia and the human-dog bond.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was administered to 201 Australian dog owners.
- Participants were segmented based on food neophobia, prior insect consumption, and relationship with their dogs.
Main Results:
- Owners prioritize health, palatability, and quality in dog food choices.
- Mealworm and cricket-based foods received reasonable acceptance; black soldier fly larvae had slight acceptance.
- Food neophiles and those who consume insects were more willing to use insect-based dog food.
Conclusions:
- Australian dog owners show general support for incorporating insect protein into canine diets.
- Understanding consumer psychology is key for developing and marketing novel pet food ingredients.
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