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Adventures in Pet Food

The state of pet food innovation in early 2024

Pet food innovation doesn’t always mean new products; sometimes it’s new delivery services, new market players and new research on existing ingredients.

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CBD Treats for Dogs and Cats

Report: Hemp-derived cannabinoids safe for dogs

The National Animal Supplement Council reports a published study that finds no long-term risks for dogs taking a dose of 5mg/kg per day.

According to a recent study, hemp-derived cannabinoids are well tolerated in healthy dogs at the right dose and do not pose significant risk in long-term use.

6 Petfood Industry blogs, columns in February 2024

In February 2024, Petfood Industry’s staff and contributors wrote 6 blogs and columns. These articles covered pet obesity, DCM controversy, pet owner spending and more.

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Pet Food Regulations

AAFCO expresses concern over PURR Act

The association highlighted its concerns over proposed federal legislation that would reduce state oversight and authority to review the marketing or labeling of pet food.

AAFCO is concerned the proposed PURR Act, as it’s currently presented, could have negative ramifications for consumer protection, reduce pet food label transparency, and jeopardize the safe advancement of pet food products.

Petfood Forum News

3 drivers shaping today’s pet treat experience

During Petfood Essentials, Suzy Badarraco, president, Culinary Tides, will provide an in-depth understanding of the forces driving pet snacking trends and explain how to stay ahead of the curve.

Suzy Badarraco's Petfood Essentials opening session will focus on helping pet food professionals cross-analyze trend data to craft actionable intelligence to anticipate opportunities and map pathways to ensuring the success of their pet snack products.

BARK launches cereal-inspired dog treat collection

The Snack Pack applies human cereal box concept to dog treats with unique packaging, mascots and QR-code-based interactive experiences.

BARK's new dog treats collection is reminiscent of ‘80s and ‘90s breakfast cereals with unique packaging, mascots and surprises in every box.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Study: Insect ingredients can help improve dental health in dogs

A new study sponsored by Protix shows a diet based on the black soldier fly can improve oral health and reduce dogs’ bad breath, opening new opportunities for pet food manufacturers to expand claims.

A new study from Protix shows a diet based on the black soldier fly improves oral health and reduces dogs’ bad breath.

3 Black Sea region pet food makers grow through investment, expansion

Kormotech plans to enter the top 30 global pet food makers by 2028; Nutrimax is launching new pet food and supplement products; and Çağatay Pet Food is kicking off sales of its flagship cat food in the Philippines.

Based in Ukraine, Kormotech aims to become one of the world's top 30 pet food makers in the next five years.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 55: What is the latest in pet gut health when it comes to pet food?

Host Lindsay Beaton and Boss Nation Brands’ Basel “Vasili” Nassar digest the latest pet biotic and gut health information in this episode of Trending: Pet Food.

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AFB names Ceddia as vice president

Dr. Michael Ceddia will lead the company's Global Research & Development department.

Pet Food Ingredients

Cooper Farms ventures into pet food with turkey ingredients

The company's sustainably-sourced protein ingredients come from turkeys raised by family farmers.

Based in Ohio, Cooper Farms now offers human-grade turkey ingredients for pets.

Fibers and Legumes

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.

A new partnership aims to develop novel field pea varieties tailored for human and pet consumption.

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