Finding the right ingredients for plant-based pet food applications

July 09 2025

Finding the right ingredients for plant-based pet food applications

For as long as we can remember, animal proteins have been the foundation of pet food. Now, growing environmental concerns encourage a shift toward plant-based alternatives. This trend requires natural, non-animal ingredients and supplements which ensure that the nutrient requirements of the animal are met by plant-based diets. 

In the latest white paper by Geert van der Velden, IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients’ Innovation Manager, he discusses the considerations of finding the right ingredients for nutritious plant-based pet food applications.