PET FOOD
Good for pets, good for the planet
The competitive pet food market demands constant innovation from producers and brands. Insect ingredients yield countless opportunities to stand out and improve pet health and wellness, while delivering genuine sustainability benefits. Choose a future where every bite counts: join us and over 100 leading brands innovating with insect ingredients for a healthier planet and happier pets.
What pet food suppliers need
At Protix, we understand the needs of pet food manufacturers and brand owners to create purr-fect propositions. Our insect ingredients cater to the latest trends in pet nutrition, ensuring every one of our furry friends receives the wholesome, sustainable meal or treat they deserve.
Pet health
Low-footprint food
Naturalness
Black soldier fly ingredients: meeting pet food needs purr-fectly
Black soldier fly ingredients are the cat's meow for pet food due to their pawsome health benefits, low environmental impact and all-natural goodness. There's a lot of buzz about their excellent palatability and digestibility too – all supported by extensive scientific research and studies.
Health benefits
Black soldier fly ingredients are a nutrient powerhouse for pets, supporting gut health, glossy fur, fresher breath, and antimicrobial and hypoallergenic benefits. It all adds up to a tasty opportunity for innovative pet food products.
Palatability and digestibility
In peer-reviewed tests, black soldier fly-based pet foods earned high marks for acceptance. They show comparable digestibility with traditional chicken meal, and keep cats in purr-fect shape with healthy body weight and blood parameters.
Low environmental footprint
Black soldier fly ingredients from Protix substantially reduce environmental impact. A 2023 Life Cycle Assessment by the German Institute of Food Technologies (Deutsches Institut für Lebensmitteltechnik, DIL e.V.) shows a 78% decrease in CO2 emissions, compared to poultry meal commonly used in pet food.
Nature's solution
The black soldier fly serves as a natural food source for many animals, especially the young. It provides essential nutrition that promotes rapid growth and strengthens the immune system.
Our science-backed portfolio
Our portfolio of nutrient-rich ingredients with low environmental impact is backed by science and research, and buzzing with benefits for pet wellbeing and a healthier planet. Our customers and partners use our ingredients to expand their product ranges across dry food, wet food, and treats – which means happy pets, thriving producers, and a healthier planet all round.
Multitudes of opportunities for pet food applications
Our innovative ingredients are transforming pet food, and we're unlocking new applications every day. There's so much more to come – partner with us now to explore and benefit from this exciting new frontier.
Dogs
Dry food
Wet food
(Functional) treats
Cats
Dry food
Wet food
(Functional) treats
Wild birds
Bird balls
Suets
Pellets
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