News & Analysis on the Global Animal Feed and Pet Food Industries
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.
Research coming out of BioMar’s R&D department shows novel ingredients are delivering more than just good sustainability metrics.
Dr Antony Prabhu Philip, a senior scientist at NOFIMA, believes so.
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.
At FeedNavigator’s panel at the AgTech Innovation Summit in Amsterdam, industry leaders discussed EUDR compliance challenges and opportunities, just a week after the EU Commission suggested postponing the regulation’s implementation by a year.
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.
Feature: Protein innovation
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.
ABN, a British pig and poultry feed manufacturer, is advancing its efforts to reduce reliance on imported soy, a major contributor to the carbon footprint of pig diets.
Copenhagen-based biotech company, Algiecel, has raised DKK 50 million (€6.5m or US$7.11m) in equity funding, with the round led by West Hill Capital.
Researchers from the University of Nottingham are part of a team that have been awarded £2.2m (US$2.87m) to evaluate the use and potential of precision-bred crops for UK food and farming.
As the insect farming industry matures, companies are facing mounting pressures to scale sustainably, attract further capital, and deliver on their promises.
The UK government has announced next steps toward implementing the Precision Breeding Act, aimed at harnessing the benefits of gene editing technology in England.
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?
Rapeseed meal, sunflower meal and other plant-based proteins have shown potential as partial replacements for soybean meal (SBM) in animal diets, though outcomes depend on protein levels and dietary adjustments.
The pet food industry is evolving, and recent weeks have seen a major acquisition, innovative ingredient developments, strategic partnerships, and a new sustainability initiative.
Aerbio has officially launched, while its pilot facility converting carbon dioxide into protein goes online, marking a key milestone for the business.
Single Cell Protein (SCP) produced by biomass fermentation has long been talked about in terms of its potential as an alternative protein source for feedstock, but how close is it to being a viable option?
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.
Nutreco’s new cell feed production facility represents a significant milestone for the cultivated meat industry, addressing key challenges related to cost and scalability.
Nasekomo has enhanced its neonate delivery service for Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae by introducing a suspension technology that is designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of insect-based protein production.
Insect farming technology developer, Entocycle, has secured an additional $2.6m in funding to support its growth plans across Europe and beyond.
New peer-reviewed academic research challenges a key premise of the environmental case for insect farming, a global industry that has received billions of dollars in support from investors, major companies, and governments in recent years.
Green Plains and joint venture partner, Tharaldson Ethanol, report that the world’s largest MSC system, located at Tharaldson's 175 million-gallon biorefinery in Casselton, North Dakota, is now producing and shipping on-spec products.
A new campaign sees 39 organizations, including prominent groups from West Africa and Norway, urging the Norwegian government to prohibit its farmed salmon producers from utilizing fish oil sourced from West Africa.
Finnish insect ingredient company Volare is teaming up with three fish farming stakeholders on an insect-fed rainbow trout product launch in Finland.
Hungarian insect ingredient startup Agroloop has constructed a new Black Soldier Fly (BSF) industrial facility near Budapest Airport.
Blue Food Innovation Summit, London
Early-stage partnerships are vital for scaling alternative ingredients in aquafeed, concluded a panel at the Blue Food Innovation Summit in May.
As global food demand rises, aquaculture stands out as the fastest-growing animal protein sector. However, the sustainability of current aquafeed protein ingredients remains a pressing concern.
Ireland's Munster Technological University (MTU) is leading an international green biorefinery demonstration initiative.
Skretting continues to back the development and validation of new novel ingredients with it recently signing off on an offtake agreement with an Australian insect protein startup.
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.
Interzoo in May marked the debut of a pet food product featuring a novel protein from Calysta.
Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition and precision fermentation technology innovator, Bond Pet Foods, are partnering to develop tailored ingredients for pet food applications.
A comprehensive report released by Hatch Blue sheds light on the critical need for sustainable, protein-rich aquafeed ingredients to support the booming aquaculture industry while mitigating environmental concerns.
Enifer, a Finnish biotech startup, reports positive results in research trials focused on the aquaculture sector with its mycoprotein, Pekilo Aqua.
Innovafeed recently inaugurated an insect innovation center in Illinois, US, marking a milestone in its pursuit of global insect-based ingredient production.
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?
Leading US pet food manufacturer Hill’s Pet Nutrition highlights insects as a valuable, sustainable protein and fiber source for dogs.
Enhancing the EU's strength in protein supply for feed and food stands is a critical priority for the region, according to a gathering of EU ministers for agriculture and the EU Commission in Limburg, Belgium.
Clean Label Solution, a startup based in Ithaca, New York, is one of four finalists in the Soy Innovation Challenge, a collaborative effort led by the United Soybean Board, the Yield Lab Institute, and other partners.
The scale-up of novel protein resources to deliver significant volumes of raw materials for use in aquaculture feed still requires further development, according to a recent paper.
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A collaborative partnership is propelling Bond Pet Foods, which produces animal proteins through precision fermentation, onto the next stage of its growth journey.
Calysta has received official approval from China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) for the utilization of its single-cell protein (SCP) product, FeedKind, in aquaculture feeds for fish and shrimp in China.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), following two years of evaluation, has granted Ÿnsect the first authorization for the commercialization of defatted mealworm proteins in the US.
Danish pet food and treat startup, Globe Buddy, says it has taken a further step towards environmentally friendly pet nutrition by introducing a super-premium dog food, Globe Buddy Brown, incorporating insect-derived protein.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is supporting Protix in the expansion of its protein production.
Finnish insect ingredient producer, Volare, announced a significant commercial advancement with Skretting signing an offtake agreement with the startup.
Bulgarian startup, Nasekomo, reports that it has successfully concluded its Series A financing round, securing €8m (US$10.2m) in growth capital.
A collaborative initiative involving academic and industry stakeholders, led by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Schothorst Feed Research (SFR), is aimed at enhancing the utilization of industry side streams in poultry and swine feed formulations.