MFiber, a producer of Miscanthus grass fiber, conducted a life cycle analysis with Pet Sustainability Coalition to determine it has a lower environmental impact than powdered cellulose.
The ingredient, NexPro®, is derived from co-products of the ethanol production process and will compete with corn gluten meal, fishmeal, soy and corn protein concentrates as a new high-protein, plant-based ingredient for pet food and feed production.
Alligator, insects, lab-cultured proteins and yeast are just a few of many sustainable meat alternatives being incorporated into pet food and treat products.