Natural/Organic Pet Food: Page 2

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.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

3 health claims on higher priced dog food, 3 on lower

Scientists identified three attributes associated with price premiums and three with price discounts.

Market Trends and Reports

3 future trends in pet food manufacturing

Cade Culver, chief growth and transformation officer at Alphia, predicts key emerging trends in the next five years for the pet food industry.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Postbiotics are dead, but help dogs live healthier

Being an ex-bacteria confers advantages. Postbiotics are stable under harsh processing conditions, making them easier to incorporate into various pet products.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Formulation decisions contribute most to dog food sustainability

The use of animal meals and vegetable by-products helped reduce environmental impacts.

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