What if the most nutritious food for your pet could also help heal the planet? Join us as we dig deep into the world of regenerative agriculture and what it means for the future of pet food. Co-Hosts Dr. Stephanie Clark and Jordan Tyler sit down with Angela Jackson of the Regenerative Organic Alliance, Caitlyn Dudas of Good Company, and the trailblazing team behind Cave Pets, the first certified regenerative organic pet brand, to unpack the science, the business case, and the tangible impact of regenerative practices—from boosting nutrient density in ingredients to rebuilding biodiversity on farms. (And stay tuned—this episode is the first of many for our ongoing series on sustainability initiatives across the pet industry!)
Helpful Links
Learn more about the Regenerative Organic Alliance 🌱 https://regenorganic.org/
Hear more from the Cave Pets team about their innovative approach to sustainability and pet nutrition innovation 💡 https://bsmpartners.net/barking-mad-podcast/ancient-wisdom-meets-modern-science-behind-the-brand-with-cave-pets
Check out these real-life studies on regenerative agriculture! 🧠
- Peer-Reviewed Research: Soil Health and Nutrition Density: Preliminary Comparison of Regenerative and Conventional Farming: https://peerj.com/articles/12848/
- Peer-Reviewed Research: Soil Health and Nutrient Density: Beyond Organic vs Conventional Farming: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sustainable-food-systems/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2021.699147/full
- Company Case Study: White Oak Pastures regenerative beef: https://blog.whiteoakpastures.com/hubfs/WOP-LCA-Quantis-2019.pdf
Follow Caitlyn Dudas at GOOD COMPANY as she works to support the regenerative agriculture movement 🌎 https://goodcompanysolutions.com/
Read more about the National Organic Program standards 📋 https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/organic
Show Notes
00:00 – Welcome Back!
01:34 – Introducing Today’s Guests
02:14 – Why Certifications Matter for Pet Nutrition
03:31 – Understanding Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC)
04:27 – Cave Pets’ Certification Insights
05:42 – Sustaining versus Regenerating
07:30 – Making the Business Case for Regenerative Agriculture
10:01 – Regenerative Agriculture in Practice
13:17 – Holistic Benefits of Regenerative Organic Agriculture
17:04 – Show Us the Data!
19:49 – Consumer Demand for Regenerative Products
22:59 – Other Challenges for the Future of Regenerative Agriculture
26:23 – A Complex Puzzle
33:35 – Other Regenerative Ag Certifications
36:26 – ROC’s Impact on the Global Food System
39:16 – Conclusion and Farewell
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