Michael Granché

Title

Manager of Market Development

Company

National Corn Growers Association

Presentation description:

Research update: Rethinking the role of corn in the pet food industry — Granché takes a look at the current myths around corn in pet food and presents the latest research on gut health and the antioxidants profile, among many other benefits of including corn in pet food diets. Beyond the formulation components, this talk will also explore the opportunity and role corn can play in bio-based pet products. As consumers and investors increasingly take interest and demand sustainable products, there is an opportunity for the pet food industry to utilize commercially available feedstocks and processes to create sustainable packaging and products including litter liners, toys and pet waste bags, among others.

Experience:

Granché, manager of market development, National Corn Growers Association, takes a look at the current myths around corn in pet food and presents the latest research on gut health and the antioxidants profile, among many other benefits of including corn in pet food diets. Beyond the formulation components, this talk will also explore the opportunity and role corn can play in bio-based pet products. As consumers and investors increasingly take interest and demand sustainable products, there is an opportunity for the pet food industry to utilize commercially available feedstocks and processes to create sustainable packaging and products including litter liners, toys and pet waste bags, among others.