Portland Pet Food Co.’s Brew Biscuits are dog treats that put spent grains from local breweries to good use.
The ingredients that go into the making of the biscuits include: barley, natural peanut butter, organic rye flower, organic eggs and beef broth, which form nutritious bites for pets to enjoy. These preservative-free treats do not feature any artificial ingredients, flavor or coloring, and are also free from alcohol and hops. Portland Pet Food Co. also makes its Brew Biscuits in a variety of flavors, including options with added pumpkin, bacon and Grain & Gluten-free Bacon Brew Biscuits "made with lentils and chestnuts, harvested from your favorite local grain and gluten-free Portland brewery."
While Portland Pet Food Co. shows just one way in which spent grains from breweries may be repurposed for the benefit of pets, ReGrained makes snack bars for people using a similar process.
Repurposed Pet Biscuits
Portland Pet Food Co.'s 'Brew Biscuits' Give New Life to Spent Grains
Trend Themes
1. Repurposed Pet Treats - The trend of using spent grains from local breweries to make pet treats creates opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly pet food production.
2. Preservative-free Pet Products - A push towards organic and natural ingredients in pet food production presents opportunities for companies to disrupt the market with healthier and more sustainable options.
3. Alternative Ingredients for Pet Food - As more pet owners seek non-traditional ingredients for their pets, there are opportunities for companies to use innovative methods in incorporating byproducts and waste materials to create niche products.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Food Manufacturing - With increasing demand for healthier and more eco-friendly pet food options, pet food manufacturers can utilize spent grains and other waste materials to develop new products.
2. Breweries and Distilleries - Breweries and distilleries can repurpose their spent grains to create new revenue streams through collaborations with pet food manufacturers and other industries.
3. Sustainable Food Production - Using byproducts and waste materials from various industries for food production presents disruptive opportunities for sustainable and circular economy initiatives.