TALKING AND DREAMING
AT THE BAR
Our story began five years ago. We (Achilles and Jack) met at Ghent University. It quickly became clear we have a lot in common. We both love exploring the world and going to pubs, but above all, we share a love for the planet and dogs, especially our loyal companions Otis and Choco.
Start experimenting with the recipe
We've found a way to combine these two passions. We're all trying to eat more consciously and sustainably. But what about the food we feed our dogs? We decided to come up with our own answer to this question.
Gutsy is born!
Gutsy is a high-quality insect-based dog food that is healthier for your dog and our planet.
The harsh reality
Exact figures
18%
The meat industry is responsible for this
OF TOTAL GLOBAL EMISSIONS
20%
The animal feed industry consumes
of the total meat industry
That is
150,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide
10,792,320 million liters of water
484,990 km2 in land area
EVERY. YEAR. AGAIN.
Insects as a solution
This graph shows how much land, water and CO2 is used to produce one kg of edible protein from beef, lamb, chicken... and then our little saviors.
Winner, winner,
Insect Dinner!
There are countless benefits to eating insects. Did you know that insects...
Hypoallergenic
Insects are the purest animal protein source that does not cause allergic reactions.
Pure protein
Our proteins have a digestibility score of 94.7%. We use only high-quality, easily digestible proteins in our dog food.
An ecological alternative
The ecological footprint of insects is 30 times smaller than that of beef.
Rich in vitamins and minerals
Insects contain essential vitamins and minerals including iron, vitamin A, B2 and D.
natural cleaners
Human residues can be reduced by insects using them as food sources.
Meet
the team
Achilles
Co-Founder
JACK
Co-Founder
Wouter
Business Development & Managing Partner
Julie
Operations Manager
Noémie
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