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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.

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Oterra expands U.S. operations with innovation and production hub

The manufacturer of natural colors for the food and beverage industry will use the facility as its U.S. headquarters.

The new U.S. headquarters combines Oterra’s innovation and application labs with a new manufacturing and logistics facilities and includes 40,000 square feet of expansion space.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Ice cream, beer or flavored water: pet treats mimic human indulgences

Pet versions of frozen dairy delights and frosty brews tend to be healthier than the human products they mimic.

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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.

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Pet Food Insights

Navigating the legal landscape of cell-cultivated meat in the US

As public awareness of the idea grows, states are beginning to respond.

As cell-cultivate meat becomes more and more of a reality, both federal and state legislators will be tasked with determining these products’ place in pet and human foods.

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