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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

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.

Live and dead bacteria similarly benefited dog health

In a study using the bacteria Bifidobacterium animalis, both the living and dead forms of the bacteria had beneficial effects on dogs’ health.

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Market Trends and Reports

Premiumization, pet ownership drive pet food ingredient market growth

MarketsandMarkets reports the global pet food ingredients market will rise from US$34.2 billion in 2023 to US$47.4 billion by 2028, a CAGR of 6.8%.

As more people embrace pets as part of their households, the demand for high-quality, diverse and innovative pet food ingredients continues to rise.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

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.

Friends & Family Pet Food, Novel Farms co-developing cultivated meat for pets

The partnership hopes to launch a product line in 2025.

Friends & Family and Novel Farms are currently testing and prototyping, focusing on selecting meats, with plans to launch the product line in 2025.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Clasado Biosciences enters pet nutrition market

Clasado Biosciences

Known for its extensive research in human health, the company introduces the Bimuno Pet brand to support pet nutrition formulators.

Clasadado Biosciences

Study: Fungal protein boosts digestibility and gut health in dogs

A new study shows Enifer's PEKILO Pet mycoprotein boosts dog gut health by enhancing microbiome diversity and increasing short-chain fatty acid production.

A recent study shows Enifer’s PEKILO Pet mycoprotein boosts dog health by promoting beneficial probiotic bacteria and reducing cancer-linked bacteria.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Get Joy, Dan Buettner unveil canine longevity docuseries

Blue Zones founder Buettner and Get Joy offer actionable steps, including a focus on nutrition, to extend dogs' lives.

Dan Buettner, human longevity expert and author of The Blue Zones, is partnering with Get Joy on a new canine-focused docuseries.

Probiotics and nutraceuticals affect dog, cat microbiomes

A literature review examined empirical evidence related to the interactions of probiotics and nutraceuticals with dogs’ and cats’ gut microbiomes.

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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.

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