The company will acquire Akay Group, an India-based manufacturer of natural ingredients.

The company's new facility in Washington will produce proteins for animal feed, pet food and other applications.

AFIA's Louise Calderwood details complications in ingredient procurement, packaging sourcing, finding and retaining employees, managing freight, and possible risks due to livestock diseases.

The facility will help support its Plant-Based Pet Food Ingredients segment, creating more pea byproducts.

The Anxiety and Stress Support Chewables are formulated with sustainable, plant-based ingredients, including a patented blend of anxiety-relieving botanicals.

The facility is located in China and will produce FeedKind for use in aquaculture and food industries. 

The company’s “East Meets West” freeze-dried raw dog food line is formulated with traditional Chinese herbs and premium protein.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will help support the construction of Aspire’s insect production facility to spur the development of sustainable human and pet foods.

Chippin is using Silver Copi, formerly Silver carp, in several of its products to help curb overpopulation.

Barry Greyling, Jeroen van der Staay and Anneke van de Geijn have joined the company’s executive team as it prepares to expand.