The pet food industry is facing increasing pressure to find alternative protein sources due to a constricting supply chain and growing concerns about sustainability. Companies like Bond Pet Foods are using precision fermentation to create nature-identical animal proteins without the use of animals. Rich Kelleman, CEO of Bond Pet Foods, discussed their process at the 2025 Pet Food Conference. They create their proteins by isolating a protein strain responsible for producing skeletal muscle protein, combining it with brewer’s yeast, and fermentation. The resulting protein is flexible and can be incorporated into various pet food formats. Bonde has developed two protein products, a brewed chicken protein and a protein specifically designed for Hill’s Pet Nutrition, which have shown promising nutritional efficacy and environmental benefits. The company is planning to bring its products to market within the next couple of years and is refining its products to create customized solutions for dogs and cats. Bond’s novel approach to protein production has the potential to alleviate the pressure on the protein supply chain and provide pet owners with more sustainable and nutritious options.
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