Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
According to the study, the inclusion of ProteinX in the diet was shown to improve the skin barrier and enhance antioxidant defense mechanisms.
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.
A recent survey revealed that while pet owners are relatively informed about insect protein’s nutritional content, fewer understood potential health benefits.
Pet Food Ingredients
4 novel pet food ingredients: Mouse, impala, bacteria, bugs
These novel pet food ingredients have all appeared in recent news.
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Latest News
Manna Insect launches insect farm hub website
New online platform offers free and premium tools, training, and community resources.
New Insect Farming Website
Petfood Forum News
Exploring consumer perceptions of insect protein in pet food
Experts from Kansas State University will share key insights from a survey assessing pet owners' knowledge of insect protein.
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Pet Food Ingredients
Sustainability, pet health and wellness key topics for novel proteins
As the options for novel proteins expand, pet owners are looking for them to do more.
Novel proteins continue to expand in availability as science-backed solutions become more prominent and pet owners become more educated on their existence and what they can provide.
Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
Polish biotech firm unveils scalable beef analog from insects
Proteine Resources said its product offers a 1:1 nutritional profile to real beef while cutting production costs by up to 50% and addressing pet allergies.
The company’s business model relies on a network of modular, AI-driven mini-factories, with the first of many already under construction.
Featured
Brenntag to distribute HiProMine BSF products in Europe
This collaboration introduces HiProMine’s solutions derived from the black soldier fly larvae to the animal nutrition industry in Europe.
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