Bond Pet Foods and Hill’s Pet Nutrition have received clearance from the FDA for their Lamb Protein Yeast, a fermentation-derived animal protein ingredient developed for use in dog food. This marks the first FDA GRAS notice completion for a precision fermentation protein ingredient targeting the pet food market. The ingredient was developed through a collaboration between the two companies, utilizing optimized yeast cultures to produce proteins comparable to those from conventional animal sources.

The clearance followed a six-month feeding study in dogs, confirming the safety and nutritional performance of the ingredient at inclusion levels of up to 15% in finished dog food. Hill’s Pet Nutrition sees this clearance as an opportunity to expand their range of nutritional options while maintaining their rigorous standards, supporting their sustainability objectives. With regulatory status now established for dogs, the companies are working towards a commercial launch in the US market and are also preparing to submit a dossier to support feline use in the future.