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.

The Arkansas-based pet food co-manufacturer continues to invest in expanding its processing capabilities across the United States.

The Institute for Feed Education and Research continues to work with other industry partners to study sustainability, feed ingredients, virus transmission, and support the industry as a whole.

The hemp-CBD pet product company was named in Denver Business Journal’s Fast 50 Growing Businesses for 2020, posting $10.5 million in sales in 2019 with room to grow.

The company’s new functional dog treats are formulated with functional ingredients and ancient grains to target four key health areas.

The sustainable ingredient can offer increased levels of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids in dog foods.

The 1.2 million-square-foot facility is the second new US facility announced by Purina in 2020 and one of several recent capital investments made by Nestlé to bolster pet food operations.

Alligator, insects, lab-cultured proteins and yeast are just a few of many sustainable meat alternatives being incorporated into pet food and treat products.

Bond Pet Foods and nine other early-stage companies were selected to participate in the inaugural program, hosted by Plug and Play out of its new innovation center in Topeka, Kan.