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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Tebrio begins construction on insect farm in Spain

A leader in Tenebrio molitor, the company has broken ground on its new 90,000-square-meter plant, which will have an annual production capacity of more than 100,000 tons of products when completed.

Slated to be completed by 2028, Tebrio's new facility will produce high-quality proteins and lipids for animal feed, organic biofertilizers and chitosan.

Dog microbiome boosted by higher dietary fiber

Dietary fiber interacts in complex ways with the dog microbiome, suggesting both new avenues of research and potential for new product development.

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Pet Food Regulations

AFIA supports FDA’s new ingredient review pathway for animal food

The AFIC program aims to maintain safety standards while creating a more efficient process for market-ready ingredients, including specific data requirements and transparency in the FDA’s evaluation process.

New FDA guidance introduces the Animal Food Ingredient Consultation (AFIC) program as a structured, federally led pathway for animal food ingredient reviews, replacing the system previously used in partnership with AAFCO.

Raw chicken pet food risks reduced by lactic acid product during processing

Researchers explored how the combined use of high-pressure processing and lactic acid fermentate may mitigate health risks from pathogens in raw dog and cat foods.

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Pet Food Safety

Claims raise questions about raw pet food as avian influenza source

Public health officials and pet food companies continue attempting to determine how HPAI repeatedly occurs in pet foods from South Korea to Oregon to California.

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Ingredient Issues

Protein hydrolysis — nutrition and health

Hydrolyzed proteins have a lot of potential in pet food formulations.

Hydrolyzed proteins can be complex, but their nutrition and health benefits should not be overlooked in formulating pet food.

Functional ingredients may boost dog immune systems

Although vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients may support dogs’ immune systems, scientists pointed out several issues with making definitive claims.

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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.

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Mars partners to advance regenerative ag in European pet food supply chain

In Europe, Mars Petcare is working with agribusiness companies and solutions providers, including Cargill, Agreena, ADM, Biospheres, Horta and Soil Capital.

Multiple partnerships across Europe will help transition 20,900 hectares (almost twice the size of Paris) of wheat and maize crops to regenerative agriculture practices by 2028.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Loopworm earns EU TRACES certification, enters European market

Loopworm said its silkworm pupae are reared in climate-friendly conditions, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional pet food and animal feed ingredients.

The company is exploring the application of silkworm-derived biomolecules in anti-diabetic and anti-obesity formulations for pets.

NUTRO awards $300,000 in Soil Growth Grants

The Greater Ground initiative has trained 108 farmers in the NUTRO supply network on healthy soil practices since its launch on World Soil Day 2022.

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.

Myrtle the Turtle takes a walk in Florissant, Missouri. May 28, 2018

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