Umami Bioworks Teams Up to Launch Cultivated Seafood Pet Food

Umami Bioworks is partnering with Friends & Family Pet Food Company to test cultivated seafood pet food in selected markets. This initiative responds to growing consumer demand for sustainable and traceable food sources in pet nutrition.

Umami Bioworks has entered into a strategic partnership with Friends & Family Pet Food Company to launch a pilot program for cultivated seafood pet food in specific international markets. This initiative will target markets such as Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the broader European Union. The aim is to introduce high-quality, sustainable protein sources for the growing pet food market. This collaboration comes on the heels of Umami Bioworks achieving a significant milestone, as they successfully registered two cultivated seafood ingredients for use in pet food products across the EU.

The pet food industry is increasingly focusing on sustainability and quality, and cultivated seafood aligns with these consumer trends. According to Umami Bioworks, pet owners are increasingly looking for clean nutrition, consistent quality, and transparency in the sources of their pets’ food. The upcoming pilot program is expected to lay the groundwork for the eventual integration of cultivated seafood into broader pet nutrition.

The partnership plans to roll out the pilot in several stages, assessing the market’s response and ensuring that the products meet the nutritional needs of pets. Following these trials, Umami Bioworks is targeting additional product launches for 2026, positioning itself at the forefront of innovation in pet food ingredients. With the rise in interest for sustainable food options, cultivated seafood is poised to be a significant addition to the pet food landscape, meeting the needs of environmentally conscious pet owners.

As consumers become more informed about the impact of their purchasing decisions, companies like Umami Bioworks are leveraging science and innovation to create sustainable food sources for pets. These efforts could reshape the pet food market by providing sustainable and ethical protein alternatives that also promise to deliver on quality and nutrition.