
Research Publications
CFI publishes independent research reports on novel feed ingredients and the pathways required to scale them. Our work provides analysis for businesses, investors, scientists, and governments, assessing feed ingredeints across our three core criteria: sustainability, scalability, and safety.
2026 Alternative Ingredients in Pet Food
This report evaluates nine alternative ingredients for use in dog and cat food across supply, current adoption, sustainability, nutrition and health, and consumer acceptance. Findings show that alternative ingredients can deliver environmental benefits and that several are already in commercial use.
October 2026 | Report
2025 State of the Industry Report on Algal Oil
This report evaluates algal oil as an alternative to fish oil in aquaculture, examining its nutritional performance, scalability, sustainability, and safety. Findings indicate that algal oil provides a proven and reliable source of omega-3s suitable for commercial aquafeed production.
November 2025 | Report
2026 State of the Industry Report on Single-cell Proteins
This report explores the emerging role of single-cell proteins (SCPs) in aquaculture feed as a replacement for fishmeal. The report finds that SCPs can replace fishmeal in shrimp feeds by up to 100%, and up to 50% in certain fish species.
May 2026 | Report


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