As the cost of capital aligns more closely with sustainability standards, companies in the forest, land, and agriculture (FLAG) sectors that lag will face difficulties accessing funds, a new report suggests.
Lab-grown meat startup, Meatly, has successfully completed feeding trials in dogs, with results showing that pets found its cultivated chicken to be “highly palatable” and there were no safety concerns.
This week we report on investor action in the insect protein sector and on the increasing reliance on advanced technology for scalable production in that industry.
We round-up regulatory developments including ASF certification for BioMar facilities, US ingredient review challenges and an EFSA call for data on copper, cobalt and other trace elements.
The results of a new study by the Research Laboratory in Canine Nutrition at Brazil's Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) suggests that fungal protein can improve dog health and digestion.
Fermented plant-based proteins are emerging as a promising ingredient category in feed, with two US-based companies at the forefront of this innovation: Green Plains, headquartered in Nebraska, and Houdek, based in South Dakota.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is weighing a proposal from Kansas State University’s K-State Olathe Innovation Campus to lead the scientific review for a new feed ingredient submission pathway.
Pet food manufacturer Pets Choice is to purchase a number of brands from Petlife International to strengthen its product portfolio in the premium and veterinary sectors.
British racing car driver Lewis Hamilton has invested in US-based Bramble, a dog food brand that claims to be 'the world’s first' vet-formulated, plant-based fresh food for dogs.
As the insect farming industry matures, companies are facing mounting pressures to scale sustainably, attract further capital, and deliver on their promises.
The French poster child of the insect farming industry has filed a safeguard plan after failing to find enough financing for its expansion plans. Can it find cash from some investors?
The FDA warns that samples of five of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw cat and dog food tested positive for Salmonella and a sixth sample tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono).
The pet food industry is evolving, and recent weeks have seen a major acquisition, innovative ingredient developments, strategic partnerships, and a new sustainability initiative.
Natural nutrition is trending in the Brazilian pet food market as owners invest in pet health, contributing to double digit growth against a backdrop of tough economic conditions.
Macro-economic headwinds have induced caution in the pet food space, but opportunities still abound in high-growth segments for those companies who target the right subthemes, according to Houlihan Lokey.
Working with one of the world’s largest breweries, Duynie Group is extracting value from brewer’s spent grains by transforming the protein fraction into concentrate that can be used by the food and feed industries.
Several significant milestones have been reached in the regulation and in the research and development of cultured meat for pet food in the EU, UK, and US.
Aker BioMarine has finalized an agreement to divest its feed ingredients business to a newly formed entity, established by American Industrial Partners (AIP) and Aker Capital (Aker), for an enterprise valuation of $590m.
The Federation of European Pet Food Manufacturers' Associations (FEDIAF) held its annual congress in Poland last month, focusing on the complexities of the authorization process for additives used in animal nutrition.
A study examining the effects of single and twin thermal screw extrusion on the protein quality of grain-free pet foods including animal- or plant-based protein ingredients found that amino acid digestibility increases after extrusion compared to raw...
Enifer has announced the completion of a funding package worth €36m (US$39m) that enables it to start building a food-grade mycoprotein factory in Finland, with the initial output set to be feed grade.
Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition and precision fermentation technology innovator, Bond Pet Foods, are partnering to develop tailored ingredients for pet food applications.
Innovafeed recently inaugurated an insect innovation center in Illinois, US, marking a milestone in its pursuit of global insect-based ingredient production.
Beneo highlights its vegetal proteins, derived from fava bean, wheat, or rice, as valuable assets in pet food producers’ toolboxes. Launched in June 2023, the range has seen robust performance, according to Dr Maygane Ronsmans, product manager of animal...
What are some of the challenges that South Africa’s Maltento has encountered on its journey from a small-scale operation to a serious player in insect biotechnology?
Leeds-based entrepreneur Aihtsham Rashid has launched a brand new 100% halal certified pet food company, Hurayra Pet Food, in response to lack of options currently on the market.
In a year marked by volatility, Alltech's Agri-Food Outlook for 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the intricate dynamics shaping the feed production industry worldwide.
We delve into the diverse array of topics that have resonated deeply with our readers since January, shaping the discourse and informing perspectives on issues.
Meatly has created the ‘world’s first’ cans of pet food that uses cultivated chicken as a protein source, ready for rollout to stores across the UK pending regulatory approval.
PawCo Foods, a pioneering plant-based pet nutrition brand, has successfully secured $2 million in seed funding, spearheaded by Elevate Ventures, and featuring notable angel investors like Arash Ferdowsi, co-founder of Dropbox.
Petsource by Scoular, the US-based manufacturer, is expanding its operations to cater for the growing demand for freeze-dried pet food in North America.
