UK-based fresh cat food company has doubled its research team with four senior experts, formerly of US-based Nom Nom. The company said the move strengthens the brand’s position as a pioneer in fresh cat food, aiming to set new industry standards and enhance feline health through science-backed nutrition.
The appointments are:
- Research and Development Director Ryan Honaker, PhD (Microbiology),
- Senior Scientist Jirayu “Boo Boo” Tanprasertsuk, PhD (Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition),
- Scientist Devon Tate, MSc (Nutrition Science and Policy),
- Technical Product Manager LeeAnn Perry, MSc (Neuroscience).
Together, they bring over 75 years of combined experience and have extensively published on the benefits of fresh pet food diets, including improved digestibility and positive gut microbiome impacts.
KatKin’s innovative fresh cat food recipes, made from 100% human-grade meat and gently cooked to preserve nutrients, aim to prove scientifically that fresh diets are the healthiest option for cats. The team will spearhead studies and expand KatKin's growing dataset on feline nutrition, palatability and health outcomes.
Ryan Honaker said: "In a world where many vets are crying out for more comprehensive cat nutrition education, and cat parents are eager to learn how to make their pets healthier, KatKin’s commitment to science has one aim: to get cats the healthy, fresh food they were born to eat.
“With in-house vets and cat nutrition experts, our cat-first team is perfectly placed to make the UK’s healthiest cat food. And that means healthier, and therefore happier, cats – first across the UK, and then across the world.”
Since its founding in 2020, KatKin has delivered over 50 million meals to more than 200,000 cats across the UK and secured £32 million in funding to continue its mission of improving feline health through fresh, high-quality nutrition.
