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 3Fibers and LegumesCruciferous vegetables: “Superfoods” in dog and cat diets?We take a look at kale and broccoli as health beneficial ingredients in pet foods, as well as cruciferous vegetables in general and their place in human and pet products.Fibers and LegumesAn apple a day keeps the vet away … are apples safe for pets?Including apples or apple pomace in a pet’s diet could be beneficial to pet health, but more research is needed to claim so confidently.ProductionHow processing affects pet food products, Part 3Learn about the dry expanded (extruded) pet food production process, including the final steps of coating the kibble and packaging it for distribution.VitaminsBlueberries: Does this superfood have a place in pet food?We explore blueberries for more than just their novelty presence in food for dogs and cats.Pet Food ProcessingHow processing affects pet food products, Part 2Exploring extruded pet food: extrusion and dryingProductionHow processing affects pet food products, Part 1Exploring extruded pet food processing, the first step: ingredients and preconditioning.Fibers and LegumesCarrots: Getting down to the root of the issue for petsCarrots are a great source of fiber, beta-carotene and flavor in pet food formulations.Fibers and LegumesShould we be using more peanuts in pet food?Peanuts can be found in plenty of dog treats, but the same can't be said for their presence in pet foods.ProteinsCheese: A fun food ingredient for pets and their ownersDr. Greg Aldrich provides an overview of the origin and potential benefit for adding cheese to pet foods and treats.MineralsBone broth: Add flavor, water, electrolytes to pet dietsBone broth is an ancient food with deep cultural roots that pet owners have begun to embrace as a new approach to connect with their pets.Pet Food ProcessingHow processing affects pet food productsPet food production is a complex process with many steps and considerations from ingredient selection to packaging and distribution.Processing Functional IngredientsApple cider vinegar: Natural ingredient for pet foods?Apple cider vinegar may have application for pet health and should be explored more completely to verify its benefits and possible drawbacks in pet food formulations.Previous PagePage 3 of 18Next Page