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Pet Food Company Profiles

Top Shelf Dog: Serving shelf-stable fresh dog food

This premium dog food company focuses on convenience while providing the top nutrition pet owners want for their animals.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Kibble less likely for small, purebred, older or working dogs

Although dry kibble was the most common dog food choice, the prevalence of other formats varied according to dog demographic group.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Pumpkin may support digestive health as functional pet food ingredient

Like turkey and corn, pumpkins are another human and pet food ingredient with ancient roots in Indigenous culture.

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.

Research Notes

3 algae used by humans may boost dog food digestibility

By enhancing digestibility and energy content without compromising intake, algae-based dog food supplements may be both sustainable and functional.

News Hound

Farmed insect welfare affects pet food ingredient production

Pet owners tend to show concern for animal welfare overall. Ethical treatment of insects could differentiate a pet food brand.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Bacterial protein allows sustainability, ethical claims for pet food

With sustainability and ethical credentials, proteins produced through bacterial fermentation may continue their market growth and acceptance.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Plants vs. Insects: Pet food protein sustainability showdown

Plants and insects each have unique sustainability advantages, yet differ in key ways.

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.

Something to Chew on

Where do pet owners stand on plant-based pet foods?

Plant-based, vegan, vegetarian and other pet diets with alternatives to animal-based proteins get a lot of buzz, but are pet owners really willing to buy them?

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

From larval to grave: Scaling production of insects for pet food

After beginning with eggs, Innovafeed has reached a point where it can begin harvesting black soldier fly larvae to extract oil and protein.

Research Notes

Cat owners a good target for insect-based pet foods

Certain factors may influence which pet owners are willing to give insects a chance as dog and cat food ingredients.

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