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Pet Food Ingredients
FDA finalizes changes to animal food ingredient reviews
The agency's evaluation of its Food Additive Petition and GRAS Notification programs led to new review timelines, added submitter engagement and expanded data flexibility.
Research Notes
Dogs, cats prefer microbial protein kibble in study
A short-term palatability trial funded by MicroHarvest found cats and dogs ate more kibble containing microbial protein than standard animal-protein kibble.
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Adventures in Pet Food
What makes a dog food ‘premium’ to US dog owners?
According to a recent survey, U.S. dog owners prefer premium dog foods, even if they have some unrealistic ideas of what constitutes ‘premium.’
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Research Notes
Review finds vegan, vegetarian pet diets generally digestible as meat
The results of 31 studies suggest that vegan and vegetarian diets and plant-based protein sources were broadly comparable in digestibility to conventional animal-based diets.
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Something to Chew on
Is pet food entering a golden age for biotics?
Pet owner interest in biotics in pet food and supplements continues to grow, as research increasingly shows the ingredients’ benefits to pet health.
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Dog and Cat Food Nutrition
Biotics research in pet evolving as needs grow
Pre-, pro- and postbiotics are all taking the stage as studies become more nuanced and pet owners ask for more for their animals’ health and wellness.
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Industry Voices
Clinical proof turns postbiotics into brand loyalty
Pet parents are looking for more — here's why clinically validated ingredients are important for repeat purchases and premium positioning.
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Pet Food Regulations
FDA to require GRAS notifications for animal food
The proposed rule would end decades of voluntary reporting, and industry groups, legal experts and law firms are already flagging gaps that could leave newer ingredient pathways exposed.
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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food
Entosystem climate benefits verified, company commercializes first carbon credits
Entosystem’s ENVOL project has obtained independent verification of its greenhouse gas emission reductions and is eligible for the generation and commercialization of certified carbon credits issued by the CSA Group’s EcoProjects Registry.
Ingredients Usage Analysis
Infographic: 50 first ingredients in dry pet food by price point, chicken most common
Corn-first dry pet foods occupy the value tier, chicken-first spans price points. Dry cat food was more expensive than dry dog food in the sample.
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Pet Food News
Elanco completes Kansas facility expansion for monoclonal antibodies
The $120 million expansion of Elanco's Elwood, Kansas, U.S., site boosts monoclonal antibody production capacity more than fourfold to support the company's growing biologics pipeline.
Pet Food Regulations
Earth Buddy addresses upcoming federal hemp regulation changes
As Congress weighs new limits on hemp-based pet products, the company says it is reformulating some items ahead of a possible Dec. 11 deadline.
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