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Ingredient Issues

A proposal to approve ingredients for pets

Streamlining the acceptance process would go a long way towards advancing pet nutrition options for pet food manufacturers.

Brand Insights

Pet Food Quality: A More Holistic Approach to Food Safety

KEMIN NUTRISURANCE

Learn why addressing microbial risks throughout the value chain is critical to a robust food safety program. Brand Insights from Kemin.

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GreenVenus develops pea protein solution for pet food

Company's partnership with Plant Research will advance climate-resilient field pea varieties for clean protein solutions for human and animal feed markets.

Processing Functional Ingredients

Locust bean gum (carob bean gum) use in canned pet foods

Locust (carob) bean gum is a GRAS additive with limited controversy that is complementary to carrageenan in canned pet foods.

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Spinach: Is this original superfood beneficial for dogs and cats?

Packed with nutrition and knows as a superfood in the human food world, spinach can be a good addition to pet foods.

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Cruciferous vegetables: “Superfoods” in dog and cat diets?

We take a look at kale and broccoli as health beneficial ingredients in pet foods, as well as cruciferous vegetables in general and their place in human and pet products.

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An apple a day keeps the vet away … are apples safe for pets?

Including apples or apple pomace in a pet’s diet could be beneficial to pet health, but more research is needed to claim so confidently.

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Carrots: Getting down to the root of the issue for pets

Carrots are a great source of fiber, beta-carotene and flavor in pet food formulations.

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Should we be using more peanuts in pet food?

Peanuts can be found in plenty of dog treats, but the same can't be said for their presence in pet foods.

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Whole soybeans: Why hasn’t pet food found this ingredient?

Whole soybeans may be the next new trend in high-performance pet foods.

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Faba beans: A new pulse for the dog and cat food market

Faba beans may be the next new grain-free ingredient in dog and cat food, according to recent research.

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Miscanthus grass: A new fiber option for dog and cat diets

Miscanthus grass, a potential alternative fiber source for pet food, is being evaluated.

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Don't panic yet about peas and potatoes in dog food diets

There is likely more to the canine dilated cardiomyopathy story than the current focus on only grain-free pet foods would suggest.

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