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

Responsible sourcing is proliferating the industry as processors seek to ramp up their sustainability goals. 

Through the partnership, PSC members will have access to the world’s largest ingredient sustainability databases. 

According to Cargill’s Cat Parent Survey, these consumers are highly focused on health benefits and ingredient quality in cat foods. 

The New Zealand Natural Pet Food Co. delivers high quality ingredients in freeze-dried and air-dried formulations.

The companies have partnered to provide measurement reporting and verification for farmers participating in Scoular’s regenerative agriculture sourcing program.

Renewable energy, reducing deforestation, and the use of alternative proteins for its pet food portfolio are all part of the plan.

Novel ingredients, functional nutrition and sustainability are top of mind for this companion animal nutrition expert.

The Golden Pet Manufacturing plant will leverage a robust supply chain to produce premium, freeze-dried raw pet foods.

It’s up to each company to decide what to prioritize along the path toward reducing Scope 3 emissions.