Nutrition

RAMP raw pet food consolidates BARF, RAP and RMBD names

A group of researchers proposed a new term for raw pet food, seeking to unify the terminology and regulatory understanding of this growing product segment.

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EPISODE 97: What are the unique considerations for working dog nutrition?

Dr. Erin Perry discusses how working dogs' specialized roles require carefully tailored nutrition that balances energy demands, GI health and environmental challenges, with research benefits extending to companion dogs.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Protix insect ingredients show reduced environmental impact in peer review

Peer-reviewed study confirms black soldier fly products lower emissions, land and water use compared to conventional protein sources.

The review examined three Protix products: ProteinX premium insect meal, LipidX premium insect fat, and PureeX fresh insect meat.

Van Den Bosch adds Fera Pets supplements

Fera Pet Organics

The partnership is designed to strengthen the distributor’s shared commitment to offering quality products that help pets live healthier and happier lives.

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Mars Petcare, Big Idea Ventures select next generation pet food startups

The 2025 Next Generation Pet Food Program will support companies developing biotech-based ingredients, essential nutrients and circular feed innovations.

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Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Gut microbiome impacts pet skin, joint and oral health

A recent Ask the Pet Food Pro session explored systemic connections between gut bacteria and inflammation, offering new directions for functional pet nutrition.

Microbiome research reveals connections between gut health and skin, joint, oral conditions in pets.

Study: Fresh dog food supports healthier aging in seniors

A year-long metabolomic study from The Farmer's Dog and Cornell University found dogs fed fresh, human-grade food showed metabolic improvements, reduced end products linked to aging and chronic disease.

This first-of-its-kind study found that feeding dogs food from The Farmer’s Dog can impact metabolic health and support healthier aging in dogs.

Leaft Foods launches alfalfa protein concentrate for pet food

The ingredient maker partners with Meateor Pet Food Ingredients New Zealand for U.S. distribution of the leaf-based protein.

The company's new Alfalfa Protein Concentrate (APC) was developed specifically for pet food applications.

Pet Food Ingredients

10 takeaways: Spinach as superfood in dog and cat food formulations

Many pet food brands now highlight spinach in their formulations, and it may offer health benefits to dogs and cats.

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IFEEDER reports advances in pet food, feed sustainability research

The Institute for Feed Education and Research detailed progress on ingredient quantification studies, life cycle assessments and methane mitigation projects.

Pet Food Ingredients

AAFCO, K-State Olathe open ingredient review program

New scientific pathway evaluates animal food ingredient safety and definitions in 60 to 90 days.

Based off the FDA's GRAS Notice program, the SRIS program is designed to provide the animal food industry with an additional option for introducing new and innovative products to the market.

Study finds pathogens, antibiotic-resistant bacteria in raw commercial cat foods

Researchers detected disease-causing microbes and antimicrobial resistance genes across frozen, freeze-dried and refrigerated raw products purchased from major retailers.

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