Could beneficial insects be the ideal ingredient for pet food?

According to the British Veterinary Association, insect-based pet foods may be better than the steak of your choice.

In the opinion of its advocates, insect proteins are a greener alternative to traditional pet food.

Protix, a Dutch company claiming to have the largest insect farm in the world, estimates that insect-based foods consume 2% of the land and 4% water per kilogram of protein compared to beef.

Roger Harrabin, BBC environmental and energy analyst, now has access to the inside of the farm.

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