Food Safety

With 47% of food and beverage manufacturers increasing investment, traceability, analytical testing and digitalization are gaining traction.

Early products have certainly generated interest, but supply constraints, regulatory hurdles and the cost of scaling are delaying wider commercial adoption.

A decade of studies has broadened the scientific assessment of insect inclusion in pet food from protein quality and digestibility to safety, palatability and potential health benefits.

Insect and cultivated meat producers are expanding capacity and testing retail demand, but high costs and uneven consumer uptake continue to present challenges.

Automation and AI are driving efficiency as producers seek to reduce emissions and labor costs alongside managing a wider range of product formats.

Manufacturers and retailers are also updating their names, logos and packaging designs as the market becomes more crowded.

Companies across Asia Pacific and the Americas are reinforcing their credentials on sustainability backed by verified assessments.

The trade association has also set priorities in nutrition, safety and standards, while engaging in ongoing negotiations with the EU. GlobalPETS has the details.

The initiative, based on the UK’s standardized guidelines, aims to establish an EU-wide framework for companies operating in the segment.

Pet food’s protein supply is under pressure, and fermentation can change what comes next.