R&D ECOSYSTEM
R&D ECOSYSTEM
A Connected Research & Product Development Ecosystem
AAN’s innovation platform brings together academic research, analytical testing, supplier collaboration, state-supported R&D, and customer feedback to advance animal-based nutrition.
Built Around Collaboration
Our R&D ecosystem connects the partners required to develop differentiated animal-based ingredients—from upstream suppliers and ranchers to university laboratories, analytical partners, co-manufacturers, customers, and industry organizations.
Research Focus Areas
Nutritive value testing
Bioavailability and absorption
Stability and shelf-life performance
Fatty acid profiling
Water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins
Minerals and trace nutrients
Collagen peptide development
Ingredient functionality and formulation performance
Innovation Pipeline
AAN’s R&D pipeline includes cartilage-derived collagen peptides, tallow-based cosmeceuticals, expanded glandular offerings, blood-based ingredients, and bone-derived product systems.
Commercial Feedback Loop
Active customer partnerships provide real-world feedback that helps refine ingredient specifications, product formats, and go-to-market opportunities.