The co-manufacturer is also introducing a private brand collection designed to help independent retailers, startups and e-commerce platforms broaden their portfolios.
The company is developing lab-grown meats, probiotics and nutritional yeast ingredients for pet food and treats to combat environmental, animal welfare and food safety impacts in the US market.
Modern cold chain capabilities and a heightened consumer sentiment for fresher products has driven strong growth for brands in this category over the last year.
Many pet food companies took this year’s theme to heart, debuting pet nutrition innovations that speak to numerous evolving trends throughout the industry.