Ÿnsect closed its recent series C funding round with $372 million from global investors, which will contribute to the completion of its vertical farm and processing facility and expansion into North America.

The company’s species-specific probiotic ingredients were vetted by the National Animal Supplement Council for quality and safety.

The new Pet Food Experience (PEX) Center will house the latest process technologies, testing capabilities and educational workshops to share R&D skills and knowledge with pet food and treat processors.

Amy Patterson has joined the company as general manager of Petsource, and Eric Perry has been named general manager of feed co-products, among several other new appointments.

The company has partnered with leaders from Tyson, the Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, and Colorado State University to host a Meat Analysis Webinar Symposium on Tuesday, Oct. 6.

The equipment supplier will offer industry-specific webinars, discussions and seminars with its application specialists, and virtual booths to meet with colleagues.

The pest management solutions company is hosting a free webinar on rodent issues for pet food and food processing on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

The ingredient, AlgaPrime DHA, is a clean label fish oil alternative and sustainable source of omega-3 fatty acids.

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

The company’s C35 AdvancedLine Checkweigher offer precise finished product weighing to optimize ROI.