Bond Pet Foods & Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition to Develop Enhanced Pet Food With “Brewed” Animal Proteins

Bond Pet Foods has partnered with Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition to develop enhanced pet food using "brewed" animal proteins created through precision fermentation technology. This innovative approach aims to offer tailored, non-animal-derived ingredients for pet food applications, providing a sustainable and customizable alternative to traditional animal proteins. The collaboration will allow Wilbur-Ellis to formulate pet food products with improved nutritional value and other benefits, expanding the range of multifunctional pet diet solutions available in the market.

The use of precision fermentation in producing proteins is seen as a promising solution for the pet food industry as it aligns with the growing focus on sustainability. By introducing fermented proteins into pet food products, brands can address environmental impacts and animal welfare concerns associated with traditional animal-derived ingredients. Bond Pet Foods has already made strides in this area, delivering animal proteins to Hill's Pet Nutrition for test product formulation and regulatory review, showcasing the potential of brewed proteins as novel ingredients for the pet food industry.