Singapore company to help produce cell-cultivated treats
Umami Bioworks (formerly Umami Meats), the cultivated seafood producer headquartered in Singapore, has partnered with Cult Food Science Corp. from Toronto, Canada to develop cat treats made from cell-cultured fish meats. To be called Marina Cat, it represents a new …
Entobel opens largest insect protein production plant in Asia
Entobel, a producer of functional insect protein for animal and plant nutrition, has opened a new black soldier fly (BSF) production plant, the largest of its kind in Asia. “Today marks a major milestone in our journey to transform the …
Salmonella risk depends on variety contaminating pet food
As two recent recalls involving dozens of brands of dog and cat food along with human infections prove, the presence of Salmonella in pet food remains a critical concern for both manufacturers and consumers alike. This bacterium, known for its …
Commodity, organic prices drop on ample US supplies
After several years of turbulence, prices for grains, oilseeds and even organic commodities all show signs of decline amid growing U.S. supplies. Organic prices have seen the steepest declines — mostly because they had the most room to fall, according …
Cranswick reports 25% rise in half-year profits | Feed Strategy
Based in the United Kingdom (U.K.), food company Cranswick PLC is reporting a 25% year-on-year increase in profit for the first six months of this financial year. At more than GBP1.25 billion (US$1.57 billion), sales revenue by Cranswick for the half-year to September 23, …
Leftovers, raw tissues, berries for puppies reduced later illness
A cross-sectional, epidemiological study conducted in Finland examined the connections among pet dogs’ early life diet styles and the incidence of chronic enteropathy during later stages of their lives. In the study, University of Helsinki researchers observed that when puppies …
Pet food investments by Montego, Kormotech, United Petfood
Pet food companies around the world continue to invest in production and workforce expansions. Montego powers pet food factory with solar energy South Africa’s Montego Pet Nutrition has invested about R11 million (US$600,000) to install solar panels to power its …
Post CEO addresses his health during earnings call
Post Holdings CEO Robert V. Vitale spoke publicly for the first time on November 17 since it was first announced 11 days earlier that he was taking an unexpected leave of absence. During a quarterly earnings call, Vitale addressed the …
MicroHarvest pilot to produce single-cell protein ingredients
MicroHarvest, a leading industrial biotechnology company dedicated to advancing sustainable protein production, has launched its cutting-edge pilot plant in Lisbon – enabling the company to produce single-cell protein samples. The official launch of the pilot, marked by an event held …
Pet companies embrace giving back
Philanthropy continues to be a key part in many pet food companies’ missions. While each company may have something specifically near and dear to them, they each do their best to help support both pets and humans. American Humane Society’s …