Calysta and Marsapet have launched the first complete dog food featuring FeedKind Pet protein. The product is primarily comprised of sweet potatoes, peas, FeedKind protein, and potatoes, and is well suited for dogs with allergies or sensitive stomachs, according to the announcement.
Biotechnology company Calysta and German pet food manufacturer Marsapet have launched the first complete dog food featuring FeedKind Pet protein, a cultured protein fermented without using any arable land or animal ingredients. Produced under the Marsavet line and targeted at animal health, MicroBell dry kibble is a vegan, grain free, and gluten free pet food with all the necessary amino acids to keep dogs healthy, according to the statement.
MicroBell is primarily comprised of sweet potatoes, peas, FeedKind protein, and potatoes, and is particularly well suited for dogs with allergies or sensitive stomachs.
The high nutrient density, balanced amino acid profile, and attractive palatability of FeedKind Pet make it an option for pet parents who want the nutrition usually available in animal protein, without the animal.
Herman Sloot, Calysta’s VP of Global Sales said: “Marsapet are true innovators in the industry and with MicroBell, they’re introducing both the first pet food to use FeedKind Pet protein, and a new choice for pet parents who want to give their dogs high-quality protein that does not impact on the planet’s biodiversity.”
Sloot continued: “This will be the first of many pet foods launched to feature FeedKind Pet protein. Calysta and its partners have the largest production capacity of any alternative protein in the world, and it’s here now. Most importantly, we are producing an ingredient with industry-leading nutrition, palatability, and postbiotic benefits – and all without using arable land. It’s a game-changer for the pet food sector.”
“We look forward to seeing the ingredient used across all categories – dry and wet foods for both dogs and cats,” he added.
FeedKind Pet, which is non-GMO, recently received official vegan accreditation from Swiss-based V-Label and can now be included across vegetarian and vegan product ranges.
Marsapet CEO, Marcel Hoffmann expressed: “We have always been pioneers in pet nutrition, and launching the first-ever dog food featuring FeedKind Pet protein is a truly special milestone for us.
“This project is a labor of love, and we have poured our hearts into bringing this groundbreaking product to market. With MicroBell, we are setting new standards in sustainable, high-quality pet food, offering pet owners a nutritious, innovative alternative without compromising on quality or taste,” Hoffmann concluded.
MicroBell is available now in European pet food stores and online.
