According to the tests, cats and dogs show a preference for pet food made with MPX protein. 

Biotechnology company Calysta is targeting the growing pet food market in Europe.

With supply under constraints, processors are relying on alternative sources, from novel proteins to fermented ingredients. 

Leveraging $39 million in funding, the company’s facility will help meet the need for more sustainable proteins. 

The new treat represents the first commercial inclusion of Calysta’s FeedKind® Pet protein.

VEGDOG’s new Pure Bites Snack is formulated with MicroHarvest’s microbial protein ingredient. 

The two companies will develop sustainable proteins for dog and cat foods using precision fermentation.

The company produces sustainable, protein-rich ingredients through biomass fermentation.

This biotechnology expert became an entrepreneur to help accelerate the development of fermented protein ingredients for the pet food industry.