Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.Dr. Aldrich is president of Pet Food & Ingredient Technology Inc. He is also the author of Petfood Industry magazine's monthly column, "Ingredient Issues."From the Author - Page 2ProteinsThe future of protein for pet food is nowIn a recent webinar, David Meeker and Greg Aldrich discussed our current protein situation and what the future holds with an eye toward expanding our options.Fats and OilsAvocado in pet foods—guacamole for the dog and catA challenge for avocado incorporation into pet food is the conversion of a fruit that needs to be peeled, pitted and standardized before use.Ingredients and substances to avoidAflatoxin concerns in pet food: What are the options?Recent pet food recalls due to aflatoxin contamination are another warning that this naturally occurring mold toxin is a food safety issue for the industry.MineralsCalcium in pet foods: How to manage excess in modern formulasThe nature of higher-protein diets with a large quantity of rendered protein meals can be difficult to manage at the upper limits of calcium concentration and require several ingredient and formulation strategies to effectively control.MineralsPhosphorus in pet diets: How do we manage it?Source inconsistencies, differences in bioavailability and complex physiological controls make balancing dietary phosphorus a challenging process.ProteinsPlant-based proteins in pet food: the new, novel, nicheNew sources of plant-based proteins may be part of the answer for extending and expanding the supply of protein in pet foods. These will provide a novel approach to the thought process beyond traditional sources.ProteinsSingle cell proteins: Yeast an emerging protein ingredient for pet foodYeast has been explored for decades as a complementary protein source. With supply chain and sustainability becoming major issues, it may be time for yeast protein meals to become a bigger player.ProteinsInsect proteins: Commercial-scale options for pet foodBlack soldier fly larvae as a protein meal have emerged on the pet food ingredient scene.ProteinsEmerging protein sources in pet foodInsect proteins, single-cell proteins, microalgae and pulse proteins will expand pet food's options as alternative proteins gain ground.ProteinsBeef by-products: No guts no glory!There are many quality choices regarding organ meats and beef by-products, despite what human squeamishness would have you believe.ProteinsBeef: A popular, complicated ingredient in dog and cat dietsThere are many options and challenges to beef in the supply chain, both historically and currently; in spite of that it remains a popular pet food ingredient.Fibers and LegumesSpinach: Is this original superfood beneficial for dogs and cats?Packed with nutrition and knows as a superfood in the human food world, spinach can be a good addition to pet foods.Previous PagePage 2 of 18Next Page