Mark Finke, PhD

Title

President

Company

Mark Finke LLC Consultancy

Roundtable Discussion: 

Nutritional comparisons of insects for pet food products – Research suggests that commercially raised insects may be a valuable feed ingredient for many domestic animals, including pets. Finke presents data on the nutrient content of the most common mass-produced insects, along with how they might best be included in pet food formulations.

Experience:

Finke’s company specializes in pet food product development. Previously he worked for Ralston Purina, ALPO Petfoods and PetSmart. He holds a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin in both nutrition and entomology, and has published extensively in both fields.