Limited Ingredient Cat and Dog Food (LID)

DNA analysis finds undeclared grains, animals in dog food

In most cases, the undeclared species contradicted the dog foods’ marketing and labeling, including grain-free claims.

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Pet Food Market

Supply chain challenges, premium opportunities for cat food

Learn about the latest in cat food trends and challenges, including premiumization of the space as well as ongoing supply chain issues affecting the segment.

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Bison in 36 dog, cat and other pet foods, treats

In Petfood Industry’s Pet Food Product Database, 36 pet foods, treats and supplements included American bison (Bison bison) in their descriptions.

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Coconut, spinach, 3 more plant superfoods in pet recipes

The rising popularity of plant superfoods in pet food corresponds to people’s demands for farm produce that produces health results in their own diets.

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Pet Food Market

European pet food market grew in 2021, less than 2020

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, European pet owners continue to demand environmentally and socially responsible kibble, wet food, treats and other pet products.

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Pet Food Market

Natural Balance eyes pet specialty after Smucker split

The brand originated in pet specialty retail, whereas much of Smucker’s expertise lies in food, drug and mass market retail outlets.

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Pet Food Market

Remote work helps Natural Balance in pandemic acquisition

The move to remote work allowed many former Smucker employees to avoid moving during the pandemic and keep their jobs.

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Grains rise in pet food as amino acids insure against DCM

To avoid DCM and future problems, pet food formulators may need to reevaluate what humanization means in terms of ingredient diversity.

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Market Trends and Reports

‘Healthy grains’ dog foods appear in the wake of DCM

Dog food formulators have done that by bringing grains back, adding taurine and dropping legumes and potatoes from recipes

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7 pet food solutions for companion animal health

Beyond providing nutritionally balanced formulations, pet food manufacturers can help the health of dogs, cats and other pets.

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Pet Food Ingredients

5 tips for dog, cat gut health via pet food ingredients

During Petfood Forum China 2019, Virgil Meallet, DVM, Asia technical director for Olmix Group, will share advice on how to formulate pet food to protect and boost the digestive system.

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Study: Krill supplementation in dogs increases nutrient levels

With the pet industry continuously innovating, the search for new functional ingredients is on the rise. A new publication from Aker BioMarine unveils that the choline levels of Alaskan Huskies increased by 52 percent after receiving krill dietary supplement for six weeks.

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