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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
Research Notes
Insect-based pet foods may be nutrient deficient, contain other animals
Researchers analyzed insect-based pet food products available in European pet food retail outlets.
Brand Insights
Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine
EDL, as Massman Company
EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink wrapping machines use two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose a product or collation.
Global Commerce
Pet food mergers and acquisitions cautious but continue in 2025
The go-go days of 2021 may be behind for the pet food industry. However, M&A continues, although with more discipline and patience than before.
Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
MYGroup enters joint venture with Beta Bugs to secure supply of BSF eggs
MYGroup has entered into a joint venture with insect genetics company Beta Bugs to supply eggs for its black soldier fly (BSF) bioconversion Insectology process for food waste management.
Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
Polish biotech secures funding for autonomous insect protein plant for pet food
Proteine Resources plans to commercialize functional beef alternative using mushroom waste-fed insects within the premium pet food segment.
Research Notes
Insect protein study sparks backlash over methodology, environmental claims
A UK trade association challenged a recent life cycle assessment that highlighted conditional environmental benefits of insect protein compared to soybean and fish meal.
Research Notes
Some insect-based pet foods imbalanced, low in certain nutrients
Although the study supports the viability of insect protein as a sustainable and nutritious component of dog food, it highlighted gaps in regulatory compliance and the need for enhanced oversight, particularly among South Korean pet food makers.
Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
Volare secures funding to scale insect protein production for pet and animal feed
Finnish biotech company to build energy-efficient insect protein facility to supply sustainable ingredients for pet food, aquafeed and poultry diets.
Research Notes
Study evaluates insect meal’s sustainability potential in feed applications
A new life cycle assessment highlights the conditional environmental benefits of insect protein compared to soybean and fish meal, offering pet and animal food formulators insight into its role in sustainable sourcing.
Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
Study: Insect protein enhances skin and antioxidant health in dogs
Brazilian research on Protix’s ProteinX shows improvements in skin hydration and oxidative stress markers in dogs.
Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
U.S. pet owners open to insect protein, but knowledge lags
A new Kansas State University study shows U.S. dog owners are receptive to insect-based proteins — but lack knowledge about their health benefits, presenting a key opportunity for pet food brands.
Pet Food Ingredients
4 novel pet food ingredients: Mouse, impala, bacteria, bugs
These novel pet food ingredients have all appeared in recent news.
Latest News
Manna Insect launches insect farm hub website
New online platform offers free and premium tools, training, and community resources.
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