Bites and benefits: The legal landscape of functional foods

There are many angles to consider when working with functional pet products.

Emily Lyons
March 22, 2024
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Navigating the various legalities of functional pet ingredients and food can be challenging, but knowing what you need to pay attention to is a good place to start.
Navigating the various legalities of functional pet ingredients and food can be challenging, but knowing what you need to pay attention to is a good place to start.
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Imagine a world where every bite you take not only satiates your hunger but also enhances your health. Welcome to the realm of functional foods, a rapidly expanding market that's revolutionizing our plates and our health. In 2022, this burgeoning industry raked in a staggering US$305 billion globally, and according to Precedent Research, it's set to nearly double by 2032.

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