Singapore-based cultivated seafood firm, Umami Bioworks has partnered with US-based Friends & Family Pet Food company to introduce cultivated seafood pet food across international markets, starting with Singapore, the UK and the EU.
The partnership follows Umami Bioworks’ registration of 2 cultivated seafood ingredients for use in EU pet food. The company plans additional product launches in 2026 to expand the availability of these ingredients.
Friends & Family Pet Food Company recently obtained regulatory approval from Singapore’s Animal & Veterinary Services making it the first company in Asia allowed to sell cultivated pet food. The company’s products will initially use cells from Kampung chickens, a breed from Malaysia and Indonesia. Eight SKUs are scheduled for launch later this year, with additional products in development. All manufacturing will be conducted locally in Singapore.
This initiative builds on the companies’ previous collaboration, which manufactured cultivated fish cat treats in July 2024. These products, designed with microalgae and cultured proteins, were introduced in Singapore and US markets.
