Innovations in pet food from pure Nordic surroundings

Functional proteins

Functional proteins have the potential to revolutionize the pet food industry by replacing non-nutritious carrageenan and other texturizers in moist cat and dog foods. These proteins offer a novel solution for thickening wet food while improving nutritional value and potentially enhancing palatability.

Utilizing pure and unique raw materials, they ensure superior hygiene standards, making them an ideal choice for pet food manufacturers seeking to improve product quality and consumer satisfaction.

Poultry hydrolysates

Poultry hydrolysates are gaining traction in the pet food industry due to their exceptional protein content and digestibility.

These hydrolysates, derived from poultry byproducts, are broken down into smaller peptides and amino acids, making them highly palatable and easy to absorb.

Their inclusion in pet foods enhances the nutritional profile and improves flavor.

The use of poultry hydrolysates aligns with the industry’s shift towards natural, high-quality ingredients.

Hygiene, health and safety

Honkajoki, based in Finland, will commence production of these innovative pet food ingredients at the end of this year.

Benefiting from Finland’s Arctic surroundings, which naturally enhance hygiene, health and safety, the company ensures superior standards in production.

Animals are raised in a low-disease region with a strong tradition of antibiotic-free broiler chicken farming. Finland’s strict monitoring and minimal medication use further ensure the superior quality of Honkajoki’s pet food ingredients.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the core of Honkajoki’s operations. The company reports each product’s carbon footprint, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Its focus on ISO certifications reflects a commitment to high standards in quality and environmental performance. Honkajoki sustainably transforms animal byproducts into increasingly high-value pet food ingredients, ensuring full resource utilization.

This innovative use of resources supports the company’s mission to contribute positively to the planet while delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions in the protein industry.

About Honkajoki Oy

• Location: Finland
• Revenue: €58.2 million ($62.2M)
• Ingredients: 100% sourced from within Finland
• Products: poultry meal, feather meal, pork meal and beef/bovine meal Upcoming products: poultry hydrolysate and functional protein (poultry) by the end of 2025
• Frontier in sustainability: carbon footprints available for all products. Sustainability reporting since 2016