Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Insect producer FarmInsect to wind down business, COO says

Company filed for insolvency in March and was unable to revive the business.

Brand Insights

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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Entosystem climate benefits verified, company commercializes first carbon credits

Entosystem’s ENVOL project has obtained independent verification of its greenhouse gas emission reductions and is eligible for the generation and commercialization of certified carbon credits issued by the CSA Group’s EcoProjects Registry.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Beta Bugs raises money in new funding round, names CEO

The investment will support Beta Bugs’ strategy to commercialize its HiPer-Fly genetics, expand its international customer and strategic partner base, and meet growing demand from the commercial insect farming industry for higher-performing and more consistent BSF genetics.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Fairville, NRGene Canada launch FairGene BSF egg facility in Alberta

The new Bassano facility has begun producing black soldier fly (BSF) eggs for producers worldwide, pairing Fairville’s agricultural production experience with NRGene Canada’s MaxBSF genetics platform.

Adventures in Pet Food

Hype may be top challenge to cultivated protein in pet food

Can cultivated protein escape the fate of other over-hyped novel sources, like insect protein, which seems to have met reality in the current economic environment?

Latin America/Carribean

Brazil's pet food industry sees opportunity in insect protein. Barriers remain

Market valued at US$3.7 million in 2025 faces consumer education, investment and production hurdles as manufacturers seek to expand alternative protein adoption.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Innovafeed raises €51 million, restructures insect ingredient business

The French producer of Hermetia illucens ingredients will shift investment toward commercial growth in pet food and aquaculture.

Research Notes

Some insect-based dog foods may be imbalanced in minerals, fatty acids

Beyond the basics of fats and proteins, scientists noted nutritional weaknesses in some brands of insect-based dog foods.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Health beats sustainability in alternative protein pet food purchases

Researchers analyzed survey responses from dog and cat owners about feeding habits, ingredient preferences and attitudes toward alternative proteins.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Insect protein's reality check

High costs, failed ventures and slower-than-expected market growth temper early optimism.

Research Notes

Study: Insect ingredient shows anti-inflammatory properties in dogs

In vitro study from Innovafeed, Ambiotis finds black soldier fly larvae-derived product selectively modulates cytokine secretion in canine blood.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Innovafeed hosts first pet food day in northern France

Insect ingredient maker gathered value chain stakeholders to discuss functional nutrition for sensitive pets.

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