Alternative ingredients
CULT Food starts cultivated pet food regulatory race in the US
A subsidiary of the Canadian cell-based firm is to file a feeding trial to seek approval to sell the product in the country.
American biotech companies receive $36 million in investments
California-based NovoNutrients and Digestiva to scale their footprints in alternative protein.
Discover the benefits of antelope meat: A premium, sustainable protein source
Antelope meat from South Africa delivers a premium, sustainable protein source to enhance your product assortment. Discover the benefits.
Singapore pet start-up receives fresh funding
Pawprints aims to boost the firm’s operational capacity after the transaction. GlobalPETS talks to the company.
What’s Pets Choice’s strategy to position itself in the premium pet food sector?
The Lancashire-based manufacturer acquired vegan pet food brand HOWND, its second investment this year.
Petco, General Mills, ADM and more: new executives in the pet industry
GlobalPETS tracks the latest executive hiring activity in the pet industry from the past few weeks.
Given the green light: UK approves the use of cultivated meat in pet food
Meatly is the country’s first to receive government authorization to sell pet food made from lab-grown meat.
Costa Rican insect protein supplier raises $2 million
ProNuvo will set up its insect feed plant closer to the capital of San José after the investment.
Plant-based protein facility opens in Latvia
The new plant of Baltic agricultural firm Golden Fields will supply ingredients to the pet industry.
22.6 million: pet ownership in the Netherlands increased slightly last year
A new survey reveals that more than 74% of pet parents in the country didn’t change their spending habits despite inflation.
HR alert: Protix appoints new CCO
Piotr Postepski will spearhead the firm’s international expansion as insect space gains momentum.
Majority of Brits are unaware of the ingredients in their pets’ food
Pet owners in Northern Ireland and London show the highest level of awareness. GlobalPETS unveils the detailed findings of a new survey.
US: Upper limit on copper concentration in dog food won’t happen for now
AAFCO’s Pet Food Committee has voted against voluntary controlled copper claims due to insufficient data after gathering feedback from industry players.
Functional ingredients as a natural support for weight management in pets
Discover how innovative ingredients like chicory root fibers can help your products support weight and metabolic health in dogs, addressing the growing concerns of pet owners.
Enifer raises €36 million to introduce fungi-based solutions to the pet industry
The Finnish biotech start-up highlights that this protein is essential for a more sustainable food chain.
Industry responds to the need for voluntary copper claims in pet food
AAFCO sought opinion after the pet industry largely opposed any change in the current rules due to a lack of scientific evidence.
Pet parents and insect-based pet food: recipe for a great love story
A consumer survey powered by YummyPets reveals how pet parents feel about insect proteins in pet food and shows the high potential of such alternative protein sources in the industry.
Alternative proteins in pet food: a scientific review
Veganism and sustainability are hot topics in both human and pet nutrition. But can dogs and cats thrive on diets using unconventional protein sources?
Plant proteins in pet food: making the right choices in terms of nutrition, functionality and sustainability
Meat proteins are still the main ingredient in dog and cat diets. How can plant proteins support traditional diets in terms of nutrition, functionality and sustainability? Consult this checklist to find the best solution.
Country report: Portugal - Portuguese pet food producers tap into potential
A shift in pet owners’ focus to quality and health is driving growth in the Portuguese pet food manufacturing sector. However, the local industry is not without its challenges.
