Jeff Alix will manage the joint venture’s pet food ingredient offerings, the first of which was launched in August.

Five hundred US pet owners surveyed by the company said they are prioritizing pet food formulated with vitamins and nutrients that support immune system health.

Veramaris has debuted an Omega-3 ingredient to be used as a functional, sustainable coating option for dry dog and cat foods.

The entities agreed on a 10-year research program funded entirely by DSM to study gut health, precision nutrition and data-driven decision making for animal health.