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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
Black soldier fly larvae oil in dog food lowered palatability, digestibility
While black soldier fly larvae oil offers some advantages, such as a high lauric acid content and environmental claims, it may not be a perfect replacement for poultry fat.
Adventures in Pet Food
Cracking the code for insect protein to take off in pet food
Recent studies highlight challenges for insect protein with regulatory compliance, processing and consumer acceptance, but also offer clues for overcoming them.
Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
Study: Insect proteins in pet food face processing challenges
Research from Kansas State University reveals that black soldier fly larvae and cricket meal require modified formulation strategies for successful extrusion processing in dog food manufacturing.
Pet Food News
Archway positions for AI-powered growth
After winning a $25,000 Lenovo grant, the insect-based treat company plans to leverage artificial intelligence for customer service, retail education and content marketing.
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.
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.
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