Louisiana's Pet Food Secret: Economic Power, Local Jobs, and a Global Reach
Premium pet food is a booming industry. What many don't realize is that one of its key ingredients—Gulf menhaden—starts its journey in Louisiana, supporting jobs, local economies, and coastal communities.
The Local Catch Behind a Global Industry
Menhaden oil and fishmeal are vital to premium pet food formulations, appearing in homes from Baton Rouge to Beijing. But their economic story begins on Louisiana's working coast. The menhaden fishery generates over $419 million in annual economic output and...
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