Natural/Organic Pet Food: Page 13

Pet Food Market

Upcycled dog treats rescue otherwise wasted misfit foods

Shameless Pets uses unwanted fruits, vegetables and other ingredients to make upcycled dog treats.

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Pet Food Market

Consumer views on natural food claims: Cues for pet food

A survey shows consumers are often confused by natural human food claims, even when the definition is regulated. The findings can apply to pet food, too.

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209 hemp, CBD pet supplements currently on US market

Out of approximately 34 million times that hemp-derivative pet supplements have been used, only six adverse events have been reported in dogs, with one in cats and three in horses.

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4 sustainable pet food ingredient and packaging tips

Using sustainable sources for pet food ingredients and packaging may drive sales.

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5 plant-based antimicrobials fight Salmonella on dog food

Five antimicrobial chemicals extracted from plants reduced the survival of Salmonella Schwarzengrund on dry dog food in an experiment.

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Pet Food Market

Lucky & Prince: Human-grade pet food at affordable prices

The premium European pet food company Lucky & Prince focuses on providing an affordable, ethical option for pet owners looking to feed high-quality and human-grade dog food.

Lucky & Prince Founder and Owner Philipp Staudacher, here with one half of the company’s namesake duo, Lucky, the British Bulldog, wanted to create dog food that was nutrient-dense as well as convenient. | Photo courtesy Lucky & Prince

Purina reports sustainability in Europe, Middle East, North Africa

Nestle Purina PetCare released information on how the company is meeting sustainability goals in its Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (EMENA) division, in Purina in Society Report 2018.

Market Trends and Reports

8 trends shape demand for pet food worldwide

Pet owners worldwide, especially younger ones, increasingly demand that their dogs, cats and other pets’ diets follow these trends.

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Lab-grown meat may provide taurine for vegan dog, cat food

Taurine from lab-grown meat may allow pet food formulators to make vegan and vegetarian dog and cat foods, while avoiding dilated cardiomyopathy and adhering to the clean label trend.

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Dogs and cats readily accept insect-based protein and oil

In feeding trials with both dogs and cats, pet foods made with insect-based ingredients had similar palatability and digestibility to kibble containing conventional pet food protein and oil sources.

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How to build a better relationship with your color supplier

Pet food manufacturers can do several things to improve their working relationships with their color supplier, according to Katie Rountree of DDW - The Colour House, who spoke Tuesday at Petfood Forum’s Tech Talks in Kansas City, Missouri.

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How premiumization is driving pet food evolution

Pets are being thought of more than ever as part of the family and demanding the same premium nutrition for their pets as for themselves, leaving much potential for innovation in pet food.

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