Articles by Ryan Yamka

Navigating pet food product claims, part 5: product names

January 25, 2018

What does the name tell you about the pet food? Sometimes a name can meet regulatory requirements and still not clearly describe what’s inside the package.

Navigating pet food product claims, part 4: organic, non-GMO

January 4, 2018

Ryan Yamka

Learn how organic pet food claims differ from non-GMO claims, plus ones like natural, made in the USA, and the difference between US and EU pet food claims.

Navigating pet food product claims, part 3: natural

November 30, 2017

Ryan Yamka

For US pet food labels, it helps to know the nuances of the regulatory definition for natural claims, and consider what consumers believe natural means.

Navigating pet food product claims, part 2: animal raising

November 13, 2017

Ryan Yamka

‘Humanely raised’ is a new pet food claim used to differentiate premium products, but there is no regulatory definition, and some claims can be misleading.

Navigating pet food product claims, part 1: scientific

October 19, 2017

Ryan Yamka

To make pet food label claims that make your product or brand unique, you need to understand the different types and levels of claims and their requirements.

Pet food protein sources: animals, plants and by-products

September 13, 2017

Ryan Yamka

Dogs and cats don’t really require protein in their foods; they require proper levels and bioavailability of amino acids, which multiple sources can supply.

Do grains impact digestibility, pets’ skin/coat quality?

August 22, 2017

Ryan Yamka

To truly understand if pet food ingredient digestibility could impact the skin and coat of a dog or cat, look at the digestibility of the complete pet food.

Why grain-free pet food isn’t better and carbs are good

August 14, 2017

Ryan Yamka

Scientific data doesn’t support that grain-free pet food is better than that with grains, and dogs and cats need glucose, a key component of carbohydrates.

Sustainability in the pet food industry

August 10, 2017

Ryan Yamka

A new study questions pet food’s sustainability and environmental impact; its results are based on flawed assumptions about pet food and its ingredients.

Pet food nutrition: it’s not just about high protein

July 24, 2017

Ryan Yamka

No published scientific data has shown the benefits of high protein in dog food, nor that it’s the root cause of any health issues. Protein quality is key.

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September 2019

The September 2019 issue of Petfood Industry explores issues pertinent to bird, small mammal and other pet food makers, as well as how sustainability influences packaging.

Articles by Ryan Yamka

Navigating pet food product claims, part 5: product names

Navigating pet food product claims, part 4: organic, non-GMO

Navigating pet food product claims, part 3: natural

Navigating pet food product claims, part 2: animal raising

Navigating pet food product claims, part 1: scientific

Pet food protein sources: animals, plants and by-products

Do grains impact digestibility, pets’ skin/coat quality?

Why grain-free pet food isn’t better and carbs are good

Sustainability in the pet food industry

Pet food nutrition: it’s not just about high protein

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