Greg Aldrich, PhD

Calcium in pet foods: How to manage excess in modern formulas

Calcium is a challenge to control in high-protein formulas.

September 1, 2021

The nature of higher-protein diets with a large quantity of rendered protein meals can be difficult to manage at the upper limits of calcium concentration and require several ingredient and formulation strategies to effectively control.

Phosphorus in pet diets: How do we manage it?

Controlling phosphorus in pet foods is an issue that needs a strategy.

June 11, 2021

Greg Aldrich, PhD

Source inconsistencies, differences in bioavailability and complex physiological controls make balancing dietary phosphorus a challenging process.

Plant-based proteins in pet food: the new, novel, niche

Emerging plant-based proteins to expand the protein supply chain

June 2, 2021

Greg Aldrich, PhD

New sources of plant-based proteins may be part of the answer for extending and expanding the supply of protein in pet foods. These will provide a novel approach to the thought process beyond traditional sources.

Single cell proteins: Yeast an emerging protein ingredient for pet food

Primary source intentionally produced yeast proteins will add to our protein supply stream.

May 13, 2021

Greg Aldrich, PhD

Yeast has been explored for decades as a complementary protein source. With supply chain and sustainability becoming major issues, it may be time for yeast protein meals to become a bigger player.

Insect proteins: Commercial-scale options for pet food

Black soldier fly larvae as a protein meal have emerged on the scene.

March 8, 2021

Greg Aldrich, PhD

Black soldier fly larvae as a protein meal have emerged on the pet food ingredient scene.

Emerging protein sources in pet food

Insect proteins, single-cell proteins, microalgae and pulse proteins will expand our options in the future.

February 26, 2021

Greg Aldrich, PhD

Insect proteins, single-cell proteins, microalgae and pulse proteins will expand pet food's options as alternative proteins gain ground.

Beef by-products: No guts no glory!

There are many quality choices regarding organ meats and beef by-products.

February 10, 2021

Greg Aldrich, PhD

There are many quality choices regarding organ meats and beef by-products, despite what human squeamishness would have you believe.

Beef: A popular, complicated ingredient in dog and cat diets

There are many options and challenges to beef in the supply chain.

January 11, 2021

Greg Aldrich, PhD

There are many options and challenges to beef in the supply chain, both historically and currently; in spite of that it remains a popular pet food ingredient.

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

Packed with nutrition, spinach can be a good addition to pet foods.

December 14, 2020

Greg Aldrich, PhD

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

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

We take a look at kale and broccoli as health beneficial ingredients in pet foods.

October 9, 2020

Greg Aldrich, PhD

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.