Nutrition

Friends & Family receives regulatory approval for cultivated meat pet food in Singapore

The company said it becomes the first to manufacture freeze-dried treats with human-grade cultivated poultry in Singapore.

With this milestone, Friends & Family said it has becomes the first-ever cultivated meat pet food approved for sale in Asia. Pictured: Joshua Errett, CEO and founder of Friends & Family.

Brand Insights

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

EDL, as Massman Company

EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink wrapping machines use two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose a product or collation.

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

Study: Canine obesity stems from various complex factors

Texas A&M University research identifies breed-specific feeding challenges affecting half of U.S. dogs.

Researchers found that popular sporting breeds — particularly Labrador retrievers and Golden retrievers — demonstrate significantly higher food motivation compared to other breed groups.

Ingredient Issues

Let’s take stock (or broth)

Standards between the human and pet food spaces, as well as consumer perception, all play a role in trying to define these ingredients.

Broths and stocks in the pet food space have counterparts in the human space, with similarly vague differences as far as consumers are concerned.

Pet Food Insights

It’s complicated: Untangling the future of U.S. pet food regulations

Pet food’s regulatory space is getting increasingly complex as changes continue to affect both the present and the future.

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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Study: Insect proteins in pet food face processing challenges

Research from Kansas State University reveals that black soldier fly larvae and cricket meal require modified formulation strategies for successful extrusion processing in dog food manufacturing.

A recent Kansas State University study suggested partial replacement and defatting strategies for successful insect protein integration in pet food manufacturing.

Archway positions for AI-powered growth

After winning a $25,000 Lenovo grant, the insect-based treat company plans to leverage artificial intelligence for customer service, retail education and content marketing.

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GEA opens US food technology center to boost alternative protein scale-up

GEA Food Solutions

Manufacturer invests in pilot-scale fermentation and cell cultivation technology for next-generation food ingredients.

State-of-the-art bioreactor systems inside GEA's Janesville, Wisconsin, technology center are designed to bridge the gap between innovation and commercial production.

Insect-based pet foods may be nutrient deficient, contain other animals

Researchers analyzed insect-based pet food products available in European pet food retail outlets.

Rube Goldberg Style Cartoon Diagram Showing Insects Working To Produce Kibble They Are In A Factory

Study confirms safety, digestibility of cultured protein ingredient for dog food

Peer-reviewed research on FeedKind Pet protein shows high digestibility rates and potential gut health benefits in adult dogs.

Corbion enters China with algae omega-3, names new executives

Corbion has secured regulatory approvals to sell its algae-derived omega-3 DHA products in China while announcing leadership changes to strengthen its supply chain and commercial operations.

Pet food fillers: Mythical marketing monsters or real pet threat?

Bridging the gap between science and marketing may be difficult. However, helping pet owners bust the filler myth and understand the nutritional value of each ingredient could lead to more informed choices and a broader appreciation for the complexity behind pet food.

I can’t call this article a “mythbuster.' That’s a copyrighted term. However, as a journalist, I can legally refer to the Discovery program, and as a U.S. citizen, I can make parody images of its hosts. Thank you, First Amendment!

Targeted premiumization strategies in pet foods

From fresh pet food to personalization, the various avenues in the premium pet food space continue to expand.

Fresh pet food growth is one of the ways the premium pet food market is expanding its reach as more pet owners look to optimize their animals’ eating habits.

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