European Authorities Approve Umami Bioworks to Sell Two Lab-Grown Fish Products for Pet Food Manufacturing
In the world of food technology, Singaporean startup Umami Bioworks is making waves by registering two cultivated seafood ingredients for pet food in the European Union (EU). This move follows the footsteps of Bene Meat Technologies, which was the first to register cultivated pet food as an EU feed material.
Umami Bioworks, known for its passion for food tech, veganism, and profiling people, has partnered with several industry giants to bring this innovative product to market. The startup plans to partner with CircleFood, Mars Petcare, and a leading European pet food company to sell cultivated seafood for dog and cat food in Singapore, the UK, and the EU.
The registered ingredients are classified under the EU Feed Materials Register's Category 10, which involves fish, aquatic animals, and their derivative products. Notably, these ingredients are derived from a non-GMO cell line and grown in a controlled, antibiotic- and animal-free medium.
Umami Bioworks' target launch for these pet food ingredients is Q2 2026 in the EU. The second registered ingredient is the same biomass, but suspended in a liquid nutrient broth. This approach allows for a versatile product that can be tailored to various pet food applications.
Other players in the cultivated pet food market are also making strides. For instance, London-based startup Meatly has received approval for its cultured pet food in the UK, while Mission Barns has secured the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) green light for its cultured pork fat.
In Singapore, Friends & Family Pet Food Company has secured approval from the Animal & Veterinary Services (AVS) to sell cultivated meat for dogs and cats. They will roll out eight SKUs this autumn, marking another milestone in the cultivated pet food industry.
Cult Food Science, a Canadian company, has conducted feeding trials in the US in pursuit of regulatory approval for its Noochies! brand. Meanwhile, Wildtype has begun selling its cultivated salmon after earning the FDA nod.
Industry experts are optimistic about approvals in Thailand and South Korea by the end of 2025, further expanding the reach of cultivated pet food. As the industry continues to grow, it's clear that the future of pet nutrition is looking increasingly innovative and sustainable.
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