New Functional Solutions of 2026
Honkajoki Oy produces Nordic, protein ingredients for pet food manufacturers, designed to support functional performance, safety and consistent quality. Honkajoki’s functional proteins are derived from safe, traceable raw materials and meet the highest hygiene and safety standards — perfect for brands focused on health-conscious pet owners. Our new line of products takes your premium pet food formulations to a new level.
Meatybind® – Revolutionizing Pet Food Nutrition
Meatybind is gelling and water-binding protein concentrate. Ideal for moist and structured pet foods, enhancing mouthfeel and nutrition. Functional proteins are reshaping the pet food industry by replacing synthetic or nutritionally worthless ingredients like carrageenan. They add value far beyond thickening—they bring texture, stability, and digestibility, naturally.
Hydropro® – a Natural Step Ahead
Hydropro is a gentle poultry hydrolysate with high digestibility, hypoallergenic properties, and naturally flavorful. Our enzymatically hydrolyzed poultry proteins are broken down into highly digestible peptides and amino acids, delivering targeted nutrition and superior absorption. Whether you’re formulating for cats, seniors, puppies, or pets with sensitivities, our hydrolysates offer a clean-label solution without compromising performance.
Lowashpro®
Lowashpro is ultra low-ash poultry protein offering exceptionally high protein yield, ideal for nutrient-dense formulations with low mineral content.
Bovine Meal
Bovine meal is robust protein for beef-based or mixed animal protein pet foods.
Pilot results
| Preliminary (%) | Typical PAP | Lowashpro | Meatybind | Hydropro | Rephos |
| Moisture | < 6 | < 6 | < 4.5 | < 5 | < 5 |
| Protein | 69 | > 70 | 81 | ~90 | 45 |
| Fat | 10 | 10 | 4 | < 5 | 6 |
| Ash | 16 | < 10 | < 10 | < 5 | 41 |
| Pepsin digestibility | 90 | 90 | 99 | 99 | ~90 |
| Calcium | 0,17 | 15 | |||
| Phosphorus | 0,13 | 8,4 |
Honkajoki – Nordic Safety and Sustainability
Honkajoki’s mission is to be the safest and most reliable value provider in the food chain. We operate in Finland, one of the world’s most tightly regulated agricultural regions:
- Exceptionally low and strictly controlled medicine use
- High microbiological safety
- EU-recognized Salmonella-free status
All raw material is 100% from Finland, traceable, processed under Category 3 regulations, and tested for Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, and Enterobacteriaceae. We report the carbon footprint of every product, verified by Reforest Finland Oy. Our closed-loop circular economy process minimizes waste and maximizes value.
Full Product Portfolio
Our portfolio covers a wide range of high‑quality animal protein ingredients.
- Poultry protein meal contains ~67% protein and is palatable and safe for pets, fish, and swine.
- Feather meal contains ~87% protein and is enzymatically hydrolysed for digestibility.
- Porcine protein meal contains ~50% protein and is highly palatable with excellent amino acid profile.
- Poultry fat is energy-rich and contributes to appealing formulations, FFA < 5%.
Nutrient Content
| Nutrient | Poultry Protein Meal | Feather Meal | Porcine Protein Meal |
| Crude Protein | 67% | 87% | 50% |
| Crude Fat | 12% | 5% | 15% |
| Ash | 16% | 1% | 25% |
| Moisture | <6% | <7% | <6% |
| Pepsin Digestibility | ~90% | >80% | ~90% |
| Phosphorus (P) | 2.8 g | 0.17 g | 4.2 g |
| Potassium (K) | 0.9 g | 0.13 g | 0.58 g |
| Calcium (Ca) | 4.6 g | 0.15 g | 5 g |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.8 mg | 0.51 mg | 0.81 mg |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.2 g | 0.03 g | 0.21 g |
| Manganese (Mn) | 1.8 mg | 1.1 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Sodium (Na) | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0.50 g |
| Iron (Fe) | 15.3 mg | 20 mg | 47 mg |
| Zinc (Zn) | 10.7 mg | 12 mg | 12 mg |
Mineral values are mentioned per 100 g.
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