Natural/Organic Pet Food: Page 4

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.

Brand Insights

Helping you navigate the evolving pet supplements industry

Petfood Industry

Stay current in this fast-growing category with insight that keeps you informed and helps you move forward with confidence.

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.

Pet Food Ingredients

Antelopes are novel, mushrooms are functional pet food ingredients

Both functional ingredients and novel proteins play roles when formulating pet foods, but they provide different health benefits and meet other pet owner demands.

Market Trends and Reports

CoBank: Fresh pet food sales surge with generational shift

While dry foods still dominate, younger pet owners are gravitating to products positioned as fresher, healthier or more natural, said the latest CoBank report.

Pet Food Ingredients

Whole or minced mice provide same health benefits for cats

Dog and cat owners may want to provide their pets with a “biologically appropriate” diet. However, few people want to thaw a dead rat in their fridge or clean up blood and scraps of flesh after meal time.

Pet Food Market

Pet MD Brands finalizes Riley's acquisition

Through this US$7.5 million acquisition, the company has established a presence in the fast-growing organic treats market for dogs in the U.S.

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