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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Oberland Agriscience opens commercial BSFL facility in Canada

The 108,000-square-foot black soldier fly larvae farm was built on the periphery of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Oberland Agriscience's 108,000-square-foot commercial facility is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Spanish insect producer secures funding to increase capacity

Tebrio has completed a EUR30 million (US$32.4 million) funding round to boost its annual production to more than 100,000 tons to meet growing global needs.

Adriana Casillas, CEO, and Sabas de Diego, CTO, with Tebrio.

Pet Food Ingredients

US consumers’ pet food ingredients wants vary by income

A study of 5,000 U.S. pet owners presented by Kansas State University researchers at KibbleCon 2024 revealed pet food ingredient preferences.

U.S. consumers surveyed about pet food ingredients showed a general lack of knowledge about newer ones like insect protein.

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South African BSF producer expands into EU, UK pet food markets

Maltento’s golden whole-dried larvae derived from the black soldier fly contains 45% protein and 27% fat.

Maltento’s whole-dried larvae is produced at the company’s state-of-the-art insect breeding facility in Cape Town, South Africa.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Plants vs. Insects: Pet food protein sustainability showdown

Plants and insects each have unique sustainability advantages, yet differ in key ways.

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Ynsect files safeguard plan due to cash shortage

The company said it is now under court-supervised protection because of financial struggles in a difficult economic climate.

In January, Ynsect was granted authorization by AAFCO to use defatted mealworm proteins in dog food.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Black soldier fly larvae meal in cat food influenced gut microbiome

While the digestibility of the BSFL-based food was lower than the control diet, the nutrient digestibility levels were still considered suitable according to FEDIAF guidelines.

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Extraction method could tailor insect protein benefits

Study intended to identify the best process for extracting insect protein found that several could have a place in animal nutrition.

Black Soldier Fly

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 70: How do you successfully launch a startup in the saturated pet market?

Kees Aarts, founder and CEO of Protix, discusses the challenges of entering the pet market with a novel ingredient, emphasizing perseverance, adaptability and collaboration over competition.

Ep 70 Sound Cloud Cover Art 800x800 Kees Aarts

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UK insect-based dog food startup secures funding

Tuggs has received £1.1 million (US$1.46 million) in funding after tripling revenues in nine months by offering insect-based, fresh dog food through a direct-to-consumer subscription model.

Tuggs creates fresh dog foods formulated with insects delivered through a subscription model in the UK.

Central/Western/Southern Asia

Indian insect biomanufacturer secures certifications

Loopworm has acheived the ISO 22000, GMP+ and HACCP certifications for LoopFactory, which produces insect-derived protein for pet foods and animal feed.

Based in Bangalore, India, Loopworm transforms farmed insects into sustainable protein for pet food and animal feed.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Branding connects otherwise faceless suppliers to pet owners

Developing positive relationships directly with consumers could benefit pet food ingredient suppliers.

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