MicroHarvest ingredients gain commercial traction across Europe and the UK, with 15 new pet food products confirmed for 2026

Hamburg, 5 May – MicroHarvest, a biotechnology company producing protein ingredients through biomass fermentation using regional agri-food side streams, announced accelerated commercial traction in the European pet food market, with more than 15 new product launches confirmed for Q2 2026.

MicroHarvest’s ingredients have already been incorporated into dog and cat snacks sold through direct-to-consumer channels and in more than 1,800 retail locations in Germany, as well as recent launches in the UK. Together, these products represent one of the first instances of microbial protein reaching consumers at retail scale in Europe. Early market performance indicates strong demand, with several partner products selling through initial volumes quickly and generating repeat orders.

At least 15 additional SKUs are scheduled for launch by the end of Q2 2026 with multiple partners, including Hey Bones, founded by animal health influencer Murat Colak, as well as Vetura and aniAMA, VULFI’s direct-to-consumer brand. VEGDOG, MicroHarvest’s early commercial partner, continues to expand its product portfolio following successful launches across both dog and cat treat categories.

Katelijne Bekers, CEO and co-founder of MicroHarvest, said:
“What we are seeing now is a clear shift from initial product launches to repeat demand and strong portfolio expansion. Our international partners are not just testing the ingredient; they are building it into multiple products and scaling volumes. That’s a strong signal that microbial protein can work within real commercial environments, from formulation through to consumer acceptance.”

MicroHarvest’s focus on pet food reflects the sector’s growing need for reliable, high-performing protein ingredients that support both product innovation and supply resilience. Produced by a consistent, scalable 24-hour fermentation process using agricultural side streams, its microbial protein is created independently from environmental constraints.

The company operates as an ingredient platform within the pet food value chain, enabling partners to integrate its protein into existing formulations and manufacturing processes. This has supported adoption across a broad partner base, from established brands to emerging D2C players and across multiple product categories.

Germany is MicroHarvest’s market with the deepest retail penetration and partner activity due to its Hamburg headquarters, while the UK represents an additional key market following recent launches. To support growing demand, the company is progressing plans for its first large-scale production facility in Leuna, Germany, targeted for completion by the end of 2027, with a planned annual capacity of 15,000 tonnes.

With multiple products on shelves across Europe, a growing pipeline of launches, and production scale-up underway, MicroHarvest’s microbial protein is well underway in establishing its commercial viability within the pet food sector.

About Microharvest 

MicroHarvest is a biotechnology company that produces sustainable protein ingredients through microbial fermentation, using agricultural byproducts as feedstock. Their proprietary technology allows them to produce their ingredients much faster and using a fraction of the resources needed for conventional protein sources. Their products have applications across multiple industries, from aquaculture to pet and human food.

The company was founded in April 2021 and is led by Co-Founder & CEO Katelijne Bekers, Executive MBA with a background in biotechnology, Co-Founder & CTO Luisa Cruz PhD, bringing over 10 years leading R&D roles and Co-Founder & COO Jonathan Roberz, an experienced entrepreneur who has already successfully built and exited a technology start-up.

Their ambition is to boldly push technological boundaries in the ingredients industry to drive impact across the whole protein value chain.

https://microharvest.com/