Hanna, co-founder of Evermore Pet Food, shares the story behind the company and the importance of quality ingredients. She discusses the role of grains in their formulas and addresses the controversy surrounding seed oils. Hanna also explains the potential dangers of folic acid and the challenges of balancing fresh food. She emphasizes the benefits of rotational feeding and provides information on the available formulas and ordering options. Additionally, Hanna discusses the sous vide cooking process and addresses concerns about packaging materials. In this conversation, Jessica and Hanna discuss the challenges of plastic packaging, the responsibility of putting food out in the world, and how to engage with Evermore Pet Food. Hanna emphasizes the difficulty of finding non-plastic materials that can withstand the necessary applications, but expresses hope for future advancements.

Takeaways

• Evermore Pet Food was founded based on a personal experience with a dog diagnosed with cancer and the positive impact of a homemade cooked diet.
• The quality of ingredients, including sourcing and animal welfare, is a top priority for Evermore Pet Food.
• Grains can have a place in a dog's diet, as they provide targeted nutrition and beneficial fiber.
• The controversy surrounding seed oils highlights the importance of considering the quality and purpose of ingredients.
• Balancing fresh food diets can be challenging, but variety and rotation can help ensure a well-rounded nutritional profile.
• The sous vide cooking process used by Evermore Pet Food helps maintain flavor, nutrients, and texture.
• Packaging materials are tested to ensure they are free from harmful substances.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

01:10
The Story Behind Evermore Pet Food

06:28
The Importance of Quality Ingredients

09:42
The Role of Grains in Evermore Pet Food

14:43
The Controversy Surrounding Seed Oils

19:37
The Impact of Ingredient Quality on Health

22:27
The Potential Dangers of Folic Acid

25:04
The Challenges of Balancing Fresh Food

30:14
The Benefits of Rotational Feeding

36:46
Available Formulas and Ordering Options

38:38
The Sous Vide Cooking Process

43:33
The Importance of Flavor and Commercialization

44:08
Disclaimers and Testing of Packaging

44:50
The Challenge of Plastic Packaging

46:27
The Responsibility of Putting Food Out in the World

47:12
Engaging with Evermore Pet Food

48:43
Appreciation for Evermore Pet Food

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