Nutrition

Adventures in Pet Food
What is the fate of self-GRAS for new pet food ingredients?
The self-GRAS process for affirming new pet food ingredients has always caused criticism and concerns; now new challenges threaten its existence.
Pet Food Ingredients Andrea Gantz
Pet Food News
Ultimate Pet Nutrition expands retail presence with Pet Supplies Plus launch
Ultimate Pet Nutrition
The veterinarian-founded brand debuts Nutra Complete freeze-dried dog food and Nutra Thrive supplement across 650 locations nationwide.
Ultimate Pet Nutrition said this move marks a major retail milestone for the brand as both Nutra Complete and Nutra Thrive become more accessible to pet parents nationwide.
Petfood Forum News
Petfood Forum exhibitors showcase innovation, partnership focus in 2025
Major pet food industry suppliers highlighted technology integration, sustainability insights, and collaborative approach at annual trade show in Kansas City.
Coperion unified acquired brands Baker Perkins, Kemutec, K-Tron, Shick Esteve and Unifiller at Petfood Forum 2025.
Research Notes
Insect protein study sparks backlash over methodology, environmental claims
A UK trade association challenged a recent life cycle assessment that highlighted conditional environmental benefits of insect protein compared to soybean and fish meal.
Up Close Pet Food Andrea Gantz
Ingredient Issues
Hidden calories: Silent contributors to pet obesity
How calorie miscalculations impact overall pet nutrition and health
Overeating Dog
Pet Food Regulations
USDA moves to rescind Organic Pet Food Standards
Pet Sustainability Coalition warns rescission would reverse decades of progress and harm businesses developing organic products.
PSC notes the proposed rescission could 'reverse more than 15 years of stakeholder engagement, National Organic Standards Board recommendations and industry' development.
Research Notes
Dogs need amino acids, not protein; Senior formulations may be hype
Data underpinning nutrition standards may come from older analysis methods and from limited breeds, ages and sizes of dogs.
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Pet Food News
DSM-Firmenich completes sale of stake in Feed Enzymes Alliance
DSM-Firmenich has completed the sale of its stake in the Feed Enzymes Alliance to its partner Novonesis for EUR1.5 billion (US$1.7 billion).
Pet Food Ingredients
Study: Cell-cultured pet food ingredient emits far less COâ‚‚ than beef byproducts
BioCraft’s cultured meat shows dramatically lower carbon footprint than conventional pet food ingredients.
BioCraft's first product is made from mouse cells, a nod to the ancestral prey of both cats and dogs.
Research Notes
Study: Postbiotic ingredient shown to reduce canine halitosis by 27%
A new clinical study highlights the potential of a postbiotic powder topper to improve dog breath and oral health without mechanical action.
A new study noted Superculture Pet Oral could offer a novel approach to pet oral health with potential applications in pet food and supplement formulations.
Pet Food News
Lesaffre and Zilor enter joint venture
Lesaffre has completed the acquisition of a 70% stake in Biorigin, a business unit of Zilor, leading to the creation of a joint venture.
Research Notes
Chemically cutting meat boosts palatability, digestibility and benefits cat microbiome
The hydrolysis process not only boosts protein digestibility but may also shift gut microbial composition toward a more beneficial profile.
A Female Scientist Slicing A Side Of Beef In Half With A Sword Made Of Enzymes A Group Of Hungry Cats Is Watching Her
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