Alternative ingredients

Analysis: Why Tyson Foods invested in insect supplier Protix?
This year’s flat net sales have made the growing insect market even more appealing for the American multinational.

Lithuanian insect supplier to set up yellow mealworm plant
Divaks has partnered with Switzerland-based group Bühler to set up a commercial-scale production facility by 2025.

Harnessing protein power: sardines and anchovies as superfoods
As consumers become increasingly focused on holistic pet care, superfoods are gaining more traction. Are protein supe

The future of happier pets through innovation
At the core of Valour Pets, constant adoption and adaptation are igniting the embers to create high-quality products

The truth behind prebiotic claims in pet food
Prebiotic claims are seen more and more in the pet food sector. But does the science behind them hold up?

IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients joins global food supplier OSI Group
The Dutch ingredient supplier aims to reach new customers and broaden its product portfolio.

How Tyson Foods and Protix want to ramp up operations in the US by 2025
The American manufacturer invested €55 million ($58.2M) in the Dutch insect supplier. GlobalPETS learns more.

Microalgae is the answer to more sustainable pet food
There’s a clear shift in how pet parents are approaching nutrition – they’re becoming more knowledgeable, empha

Trends revolutionizing pet food manufacturing equipment
The ongoing humanization of pets hasn’t just changed what consumers buy. It’s also changing the way pet food is m

A balancing act: the nutritional seesaw of copper and zinc
We all know that trace elements are important for various bodily functions, and we can assume that the same principle

Search for sustainable fish-oil alternative leads to microalgae
When looking to increase the world’s access to beneficial omega-3 fatty acids for cats and dogs, Veramaris found th

Dietary AGEs and their impact on pets
Compounds known as AGEs are found in varying amounts in pet foods. With these substances linked to some chronic disea

BENEO presents its toolbox for vegetal proteins in pet food
Range of proteins allows manufacturers to cater to the increasing demand for natural, plant-based and sustainable pet

These are the top 5 pet firms ranked on the 2023’s Inc. 5000 list
The pet industry leaderboard was largely led by pet treat and supplement businesses.

The versatility of yeast-based ingredients: from protein source to immune support
Yeasts are single-cell microorganisms known and used by humans for over 5,000 years. What are the benefits of these v

Pet parents’ habits when feeding their dog
Most owners want to feed their dog the best quality food, but what other factors impact their final decision? Read th

Asia's insect-based pet food is causing a buzz
Southeast Asia's tropical climate is perfect for investment in insect farming, and the most used insects for pet food

Insect proteins: Creating a sustainable future by delighting pets and their parents
Based on 12 years of R&D in insect rearing, Agronutris has developed an innovative, high-quality and sustainable solu

Organic insect production: the European approach
New proposals regulating organic labeling and insect farming are under discussion. How could they potentially affect

Insect pet food: an update
The rapidly growing number of start-ups and technological developments are helping advance this sector.