A majority of pet owners are willing to pay more for sustainable pet food and treat packaging, meaning this topic is still a hot-button issue for manufacturers and packaging suppliers.

The translucent, functional barrier paper packaging solution, Sylvicta, offers competitive shelf life preservation capabilities in a more sustainable way than most plastic packages.

The company will focus on reducing its carbon footprint, responsible marine sourcing, and promoting diversity and inclusion as part of its new sustainability strategy.

A life cycle assessment of Earth Animal’s bio-based packaging revealed the materials require fewer fossil fuels, emit less greenhouse gasses, but require more water use than two other packaging materials.

The company has released two treats and a meal topper, all formulated with a single ingredient: dried black soldier fly larvae.

The company’s new sustainability initiatives include minor changes that are expected to reap significant benefits for the company, its supply chain and the environment.

Brands are pouncing at the opportunity to offer a wider variety of innovative cat food and treat products to put the focus on felines, for a change.

The two companies have partnered to tap further into the growing market for insect proteins in animal food as a sustainable and environmentally friendly option.

Early-stage pet industry companies based in Canada and producing all-natural products will participate in the virtual pitch event.

Insect protein, fava beans and millet are a few alternative sources being used in Purina’s new Beyond Nature’s Protein diets for dogs and cats.