Further Foods Could Receive ‘Imminent’ FDA Approval For Cultivated Meat Dog Food

Further Foods Inc. is on the cusp of receiving FDA approval for cultivated meat dog food in its Noochies! range, with feeding trials potentially starting as soon as September. The company expects to be the first to conduct feeding trials for a cultivated chicken dog treat, setting it apart in the pet food industry. The brand already offers a plant-based version of Noochies! featuring a high-protein nutritional yeast and is now looking to expand its range with cultivated meat options.

Other companies such as Meatly in the UK and Friends & Family Pet Food Co. in Singapore are also making strides in the cultivated meat pet food sector. Cultivated meat offers environmental and ethical benefits, with potential comparable nutritional benefits to traditional meat. FDA approval for Further Foods could potentially change the landscape of the pet food industry, paving the way for more companies to explore cellular agriculture for companion animal food.