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.
Protenga will further research and development, expand its team and continue working toward a more circular global protein supply with these new investments