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Dog and Cat Food Nutrition: Page 4
Dog and Cat Food Nutrition
AI in pet food formulation: A developing technology
Does AI have a place in pet food formulation? Ian Mealey of Format Solutions offers his thoughts.
Brand Insights
The 2 AM Formula Crisis: Why Pet Food Professionals Are Burning Out
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What keeps pet food professionals up at 2 AM? It’s not just Salmonella, ingredient shortages, or missed deliveries. It’s the rising pressure from a new generation of pet owners who expect perfection and demand it fast.
Research Notes
Human demographics influence dog food choice
While kibble endures as the most popular form of dog food, pet owner demographics may influence potential sales of canned, raw and other dog food formats.
Research Notes
Weight-management pet food lessons from human food diversification
By focusing on innovation in product design, differentiation strategies and consumer education, the industry may address both market demand and pet health challenges.
News Hound
Healthy pet food is Blue Zone for cats, small dogs, reptiles and birds
Although the Blue Zone concept may have been debunked, healthy eating may be a common factor in both long-lived pets and people.
Trending: Pet Food Podcast
EPISODE 74: What are the ramifications of the BVA’s shift in stance on vegan pet diets?
The British Veterinary Association ended its opposition to vegan diets for dogs last summer. Trending: Pet Food dives into what the impact of that means to the pet food industry.
Pet Food Ingredients
IQI, Avebe partner to offer potato protein for pet food
ProtaSTAR is designed as a high-quality, nutritional and healthy alternative protein for vegan and grain-free pet food.
Research Notes
Live and dead bacteria similarly benefited dog health
In a study using the bacteria Bifidobacterium animalis, both the living and dead forms of the bacteria had beneficial effects on dogs’ health.
Research Notes
Probiotics help dogs eating high-fat diets avoid health problems
Scientists explored the effects of two probiotics on dogs eating a high-fat diet.
Market Trends and Reports
Report: 7 top growth segments in pet food and treats
Research from OC&C Strategy Consultants noted protein and clean ingredient trends will drive the growth of single-ingredient product formats.
Research Notes
Probiotics and nutraceuticals affect dog, cat microbiomes
A literature review examined empirical evidence related to the interactions of probiotics and nutraceuticals with dogs’ and cats’ gut microbiomes.
Pet Food News
UK producer welcomes study validating vegan dog food benefits
Omni hopes similar developments will contribute to the rising demand for vegan pet food.
Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
Black soldier fly larvae meal in cat food influenced gut microbiome
While the digestibility of the BSFL-based food was lower than the control diet, the nutrient digestibility levels were still considered suitable according to FEDIAF guidelines.
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