Alternative Proteins Magazine NEWS October 2025 11 BeneMeat launched the Try & Share Program, inviting those who want to provide products based on cultivated meat to their four-legged friends and share their experiences. The company points out that the program opens up the possibility for EU citizens to test dog treats rich in cultivated meat. Other cultivated products will reportedly follow in the EU soon, followed by other territories once the regulatory approvals are granted. The program offers an opportunity for those who want to actively participate in the development of top-quality cultivated products that are unconditionally safe, cruelty-free, and environmentally friendly. Developed together with established pet food producers and overseen by veterinarians, BeneMeat Cultivated Dog Treats meet the highest safety standards while ensuring excellent digestibility, according to BeneMeat’s statement. The dog treat trial builds on successful safety and digestibility testing of complete cat food conducted at a prestigious European university. The program’s primary goal is to help producers collect long-term, meaningful feedback from real potential customers. The program’s primary goal is explained as to provide producers with long-term, meaningful feedback from real potential customers. Its second goal is to build awareness and interest in cultivated meat as it moves from curiosity to a genuine new choice for consumers. BeneMeat invited dogs and their owners to take part in this pioneering journey by signing up online. Read more>> BeneMeat launches cultivated meat program for dogs Photo: Freepik BioCraft Pet Nutrition™, a biotech company that develops animal cell-cultured ingredients for the pet food market, released the results of a new product carbon footprint analysis, conducted in collaboration with ClimatePartner, a solution provider supporting companies on their journey towards net zero. The analysis showed that its proprietary BioCrafted Meat™ emits one-twelfth of the carbon dioxide of conventional beef byproducts used in pet food. According to the analysis, based on standard EU beef production processes, a hypothetical beef byproduct emits 21.28 kg CO₂ per kilogram—in comparison, BioCrafted Meat produces just 1.73 kg CO₂ per kilogram. The calculation was based on internationally recognized methodologies, including the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (GHG Protocol) and the Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard (PDF), using emission factors from trusted databases such as ecoinvent, Agri-footprint, and DEFRA. According to the company's statement, the comparison to byproducts not typically consumed by humans—like offal, bones, blood, and fat—rather than prime beef cuts is significant because the pet food industry, and consumers, often regard these byproducts as sustainable, low-impact alternatives. Read more>> New Analysis: BioCraft ingredient emits 1/12 less CO2 than beef byproducts Photo: BioCraft
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