The brand plans to use the capital to grow its e-commerce platform, enter new retail locations, expand its product portfolio, and improve research and development. 

The company plans to use the capital to continue its direct-to-consumer success, expand into retail and eventually expand into new regions. 

Buddy Bites, Happy Howl, James & Ella and three other startups will participate in the accelerator program. 

The funding will enable the association to drive new sustainability initiatives in the pet industry.

The investment will help the brand expand its presence in Canada and the United States.

Tebrio plans to expand its production capacity for its insect-based ingredients with a new facility.

Tuggs aims to pioneer the use of sustainable proteins, like insects, in pet food formulas. 

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has received funding to support the industry’s development into pet nutrition.

Suziria Group has received $2 million to help fund the project.

The American Feed Industry Association and Pet Food Institute were among the 66 recipients of funding from the USDA RAPP.