Kansas State University’s Technology Development Institute has teamed up with GO Topeka and Arch Pet Food to create a new low-ingredient hypoallergenic dog food formula.
Arch Pet Food, an emerging company specializing in allergen-friendly pet products with alternative proteins, required a supplier for testing their new kibble formulation. The Technology Development Institute facilitated this by connecting Arch Pet Food with K-State’s Bioprocessing and Industrial Value-Added Products Innovation Center, which operates a pilot extrusion line for test batches.
Sajid Alavi, professor of grain science and industry, and Eric Maichel, operations manager at the innovation center, worked with Arch Pet Food to finalize the formulation and oversee the three-day production and packaging process. Arch Pet Food plans a feeding trial and will showcase the new formula at the SuperZoo tradeshow in Las Vegas this August.
Supported by Plug and Play, which connects startups with corporate partners to drive innovation, this project leverages K-State’s involvement through the K-State 105 initiative.
