Further Foods, the subsidiary of CULT Food Science Corp, has signed an R&D Supply Agreement to secure a supply of cultivated meat for the development of cultivated meat pet treats.
CULT Food Science Corp., a disruptive food technology platform pioneering the commercialization of lab-grown meat and cellular agriculture to reshape the global food industry, has announced that its subsidiary, Further Foods Inc., has signed an R&D Supply Agreement with a producer to secure a supply of cultivated meat for the development of its upcoming Noochies! line of cultivated meat pet treats, marking a major step toward commercialization.
GLOBAL PET SHOW PARTICIPATION
The Noochies! team participated in the Global Pet Show, a premier industry event in Orlando, Florida, that brings together pet food innovators, distributors, and consumers. From March 26-28th, Noochies! used this platform to introduce its line of products to a global audience, highlighting the benefits of cellular agriculture and ethical pet food production. The event served as a key opportunity to establish partnerships and strengthen industry presence.
EXPANSION INTO ASIA
Recognizing the rising demand for sustainable pet food in Asia, Noochies! is expanding its distribution network in the region, according to the announcement. Noochies! has already received orders from a distributor in Southeast Asia and is in active discussions with other potential partners in the region. Further Foods has initiated strategic partnerships to facilitate entry into these new markets, where consumer interest in ethical and alternative pet nutrition is increasing. CULT points out that this expansion underscores its commitment to making cultivated meat pet treats accessible on a global scale.
REGULATORY PROGRESS
One of Noochies! cultivated meat suppliers is currently navigating the FDA regulatory process for approval of their cultivated meat ingredients for pet food. If approved, this would allow Noochies! to sell pet food products including those suppliers’ cultivated meat in the United States without the need for the company to separately conduct any feeding trials. As a result of discussions with the company’s suppliers, Noochies! has reportedly decided to pause its planned feeding trials at this time and rely on its suppliers to secure FDA approval for cultivated meat in pet food products. This is expected to reduce costs and the company anticipates this will result in faster commercialization.
MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY
Mitchell Scott, CEO of CULT Food Science, commented: “We are thrilled to be making tangible progress toward the commercial launch of Noochies! cultivated meat pet treats. One of the biggest challenges for us has been to find partners who can supply the required amounts of cultivated meat at a pricepoint that works for our business model. We are confident that we are putting the right partnerships in place to be able to launch cultivated meat in pet treats in the near future. Our presence at the Global Pet Show and our expansion into Asia are key milestones as we work to redefine the pet food industry with sustainable, ethical solutions.”
