The two companies will develop sustainable proteins for dog and cat foods using precision fermentation.

The French agtech company is partnering with ADM to utilize corn byproducts to produce animal feed and pet food ingredients.

More specifically, it aims to address the American animal food industry’s dependence on vitamin and animo acid imports from China.

Michael Leonard will also serve as the ingredient supplier’s senior vice president and head of protein fortification. 

Hubert Windegger succeeds Mads Dehlsen Winther. 

The multinational ingredient supplier established its new pet food division in April.

The two companies aim to reduce the carbon footprint of Purina’s corn and soy supply for dry pet food production.

The premium ingredient aims to serve as a replacement for salmon oil.

The Galaxy test offers results in less than 30 seconds, measuring aflatoxins, Deoxynivalenol, fumonisins and Zearalenone. 

The sustainable pet food ingredient startup is among eight early-stage companies selected for this latest cohort.