HOPE Pet Foods is gearing up to launch its first complete-and-balanced dog food with insect protein, kelp, yeast and other plant-based ingredients.

The Omega 3 algal oil producer has appointed Jean-François Laudouze as global business development manager for Veramaris Pets. 

Huve Nutraceuticals will produce fermented functional marine oils for use in animal and human nutrition products.

Lonneke van Dijk will now lead the company’s Global Preservation Business.

Peakstone Securities will invest in AlgiSys BioSciences to help the supplier accelerate commercialization and business development initiatives.

Volume and value sales of these ingredients, as well as new products including plant- and marine-based oils, show this is a trend to watch.

Anthony Lin has joined the company as global marketing and communications director.

Pet food and treat processors are exploring novel ingredient options that are better for the environment.