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.
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.
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 will manufacture a $13 million facility in Jerome, Idaho, as part of its partnership with Montana Microbial Products to produce barley protein concentrate for use in pet food and aquaculture feed.