Register to get free articles
Want unlimited access? View Plans
Already have an account? Sign in
Butternut Box has partnered with Scottish biotechnology company MiAlgae to add its eponymous Omega 3-rich, fish-free ingredient to its vegetarian meal option ‘Ready Steady Veggie’, starting this month.
Grown using upcycled by-products from Scotland’s whiskey industry, MiAlgae is a natural, plant-based microalgae that provides the key nutrients found in wild fish.
According to MiAlgae, which has recently opened a new production premises, its product contains as many Omega 3s as 30 tonnes of wild-caught fish.
The brand said that in collaborating with MiAlgae, Butternut Box is providing a sustainable Omega-3 source with essential fatty acids that support dogs’ skin, coat and cognitive health.
It added that working with the pet company marked a significant milestone in its expansion plans as it grows its capacity and teams up with “forward thinking” pet food brands like who are committed to the “highest quality ingredients, sustainability, and innovation”.
Butternut Box, a subscription-based dog food brand, targets pet health through fresh food made from whole, uncooked and unprocessed ingredients.
Douglas Martin, founder and CEO of MiAlgae, said: “We’re thrilled to partner with Butternut Box, who share the same commitment to quality ingredients, the health of pets, and sustainability. By integrating our sustainably produced, fish-free Omega-3s into their fresh meals, we’re helping set a new standard for pet nutrition – one that delivers exceptional health benefits while protecting our oceans.”
David Nolan, co-founder at Butternut Box, added: “Our mission has always been to get more dogs eating the fresh, human-quality food they deserve. By partnering with MiAlgae to enhance our Ready Steady Veggie meal, we’re proving that you don’t have to compromise on nutrition to be kind to the planet. It’s a step forward for our B Corp journey and for the health of dogs across Europe.”
