Valorizing beef side-streams from the OSI supply chain for pet food

May 07 2026 - News

As part of OSI Group, IQI leverages OSI’s extensive global supply chain and production facilities to offer pet food manufacturers a reliable source of ingredients of the highest quality. A prime example: valorizing human food side streams and supporting sustainable sourcing practices with our Beef 3 mm Cat3. 

Valuable beef for front-of-pack claims

Our Beef 3 mm Cat3 is mechanically deboned meat produced with a combination of high-pressure and low-pressure separation techniques. That way, we guarantee high yields, low ash content, and good binding and emulsifying properties. The product is derived from raw materials fit for human consumption. The final product is a Category 3 material. It provides pet food manufacturers with a valuable source of beef for front-of-pack beef claims.   

Widely applicable in pet food

IQI Beef 3 mm Cat3 supports binding, making it particularly suitable for applications requiring uniform distribution and consistency. It is suitable for pet food applications where both functionality and meat inclusion are required, for example: 

-Wet pet food such as pâté and meatloaf formats  

-Meat-based treats and snacks  

-Recipes without added binders  

-Formulations requiring a beef meat claim 

Download our new product leaflet 

Learn more about the characteristics, the sourcing and production of Beef 3 mm Cat3 in our new product leaflet. 

If you are looking for beef claim ingredients and would like to discuss applications or your requirements, we are happy to support you. Please contact us.