Whiskas and Pedigree maker developing meat-free pet food amidst concerns over environmental impact of farming

Whiskas and Pedigree maker developing meat-free pet food amidst concerns over environmental impact of farming

Mars considered making a bid for Quorn Foods to support its plans but chose instead to work on its own meat alternatives.

The company is said to be concerned that rising consumption of meat by people and a dwindling supply of farmland could leave pets begging for scraps.