INTERVIEW FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2025 91 About Caitlin Donohue As the Global Marketing Director for ADM’s pet microbiome team, Caitlin Donohue is responsible for science-driven product positioning, strategic global growth and demystifying functional ingredients to complement data-driven consumer trends. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Corporate and Health Communication from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, where she studied biology, communications and marketing. About Dr. Lindsay Sumners Responsible for supporting creation, design, and development of new products and providing technical support and formulation expertise within ADM’s Pet & Animal Wellbeing segment, Dr. Lindsay Sumners holds a M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal & Poultry Sciences from Virginia Tech, where she focused on immunology and molecular nutrition research. Dr. Sumners has nearly a decade of experience working in the pet industry. Dr. Sumners continues, “Within our pet microbiome portfolio, we have multiple postbiotics. One of the main factors that sets ADM apart is that we have unique postbiotics that target specific health areas for pets.” Dr. Sumners highlights that PRIOME® Oral Care is ADM’s first postbiotic that was developed specifically for the pet market, and the Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain was isolated from human saliva. ADM’s research and development pipeline includes additional microbiome solutions that specifically target pet health. Another innovative concept ADM developed for a specific wellness trend is PRIOME® Skin Health Sachets, which include a unique blend of postbiotic strains that are AAFCO accepted species and are authorized as feed material in the EU, including Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus casei** and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis strains to help support healthy skin.4 “The powder sachets feature the PRIOME® Skin Health postbiotic blend, which was first identified within the human health and wellness space,” expresses Dr. Sumners. Pointing out their ease of use and handiness, since they are ready to be used on the go, she adds: “Powder has seen a resurgence within the pet space because it enables formulators to develop health supplement products containing limited ingredients, and without fillers, which provides ‘clean label’ appeal for consumers.” ADM’s latest pet nutrition concepts reflect a broader industry transformation, where environmental considerations, personalised health, and functional nutrition are reshaping the way we feed our pets. By tapping into both science and shifting consumer mindsets, ADM is setting the stage for the future of pet care where treats don’t just taste good but do good, too. *Also referred to as Lactobacillus plantarum **Also referred to as Lacticaseibacillus casei References 1ADM Outside VoiceSM, Pet Parent Perceptions of Insect Protein in Pet Food, 2023-2025 2ADM Outside VoiceSM (Proprietary research conducted by Morning Consult), 2023 3Florit-Ruiz, A.; et al. Animals. 2025;15(11):1615. 4Based on clinical data from human and in vitro trials Photo: Freepik
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