Titanium dioxide: A whitener with broad application
The synthetic whitening agent is found in many pet foods and treats.
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Articles by Greg Aldrich, PhD
Miscanthus grass: A new fiber option for dog and cat diets
Alternative fiber source for pet food being evaluated
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Synthetic preservatives in my pet’s food — no thanks!
The revolt against synthetic preservatives and what we miss.
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Remove the chemicals from my pet’s food
Can food 'chemicals' be removed from nutritionally complete pet foods?
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What does clean label mean in the pet food industry?
Simple isn’t easy when it comes to stable, safe, nutritionally complete pet foods
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Clean label pet food: How does mercury get into dog and cat foods?
Concern for mercury in pet food affects only a few categories of products.
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Clean label pet food: Is there any practical concern about arsenic in dog and cat foods?
Measured presence of arsenic in foods does not equate to toxicity for this naturally occurring earth element.
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Clean label pet food: Are reports of heavy metals reliable?
Non-nutritional mineral levels in pet foods are not likely an issue.
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So what is 'right' about corn in pet diets?
Corn has many critics, but there are some real positives to this ingredient
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Grain-free dog food alert: Many questions still to answer
Recent DCM webinar prompted great questions regarding grain-free diets
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Read the February issue of Petfood Industry!
February 2021
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Make it simple, make it complex: the pet food dichotomy
Pet owners want a lot from their pet food brands. They want primary proteins that suit what they believe is best for their animal. They want grains or they don't. They want something customized, but it has to be easy to understand.
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3 tips for sustainable pet food innovation
Constraints and crises, like those experienced in 2020, help drive innovation and sustainability offers context.