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Research Notes

Some insect-based dog foods may be imbalanced in minerals, fatty acids

Beyond the basics of fats and proteins, scientists noted nutritional weaknesses in some brands of insect-based dog foods.

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Research Notes

Study: Cats readily accept, digest cultivated meat diet

A Ghent University and BeneMeat feeding trial found 9 out of 10 cats showed optimal acceptance of a complete diet containing cultivated meat, with digestibility comparable to a food-grade chicken control.

Research Notes

Study: Botanical blend supports calm behavior in dogs

Cargill research finds a blend of fenugreek, milk thistle and purple passionflower supports calm, balanced behavior and doesn't dull the dog's personality.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Emerging ingredients show promise for canine periodontal health

Two Tech Talk Stage presentations at Petfood Forum 2026 highlighted an enzyme-probiotic blend and oral probiotic solutions targeting oral health in dogs.

Pet Food Ingredients

Rye alright as alternative grain in dog kibble, or try triticale

Rye and triticale can offer functional, along with nutritional, benefits in canine diets, particularly as the industry reconsiders grain-free formulations in the post-DCM era.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Health beats sustainability in alternative protein pet food purchases

Researchers analyzed survey responses from dog and cat owners about feeding habits, ingredient preferences and attitudes toward alternative proteins.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Insect protein's reality check

High costs, failed ventures and slower-than-expected market growth temper early optimism.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Upcycled ingredients can bring value to pet food

Circular nutrition challenges the assumption that once food leaves the human food chain, it’s just waste, says Ann Marie Ocker of International Ingredient Corp.

Pet Food Ingredients

Hill's, Bond Pet Foods receive FDA no-objection letter for fermented lamb protein

The clearance covers Lamb Protein Yeast at inclusion levels up to 15% in adult dog food, with feline review underway.

Preservatives

Pet food industry needs consumer-friendly preservation techniques

Jasmine Kataria, senior R&D scientist at Kerry, tells Petfood Forum attendees how to combat the risks of high-moisture pet food while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Latin America/Carribean

Digestive health is baseline. Pet owners want multifunctional nutrition

Humanization is driving demand for products that deliver benefits across multiple aspects of pet health, accelerating the shift toward systemic nutritional solutions.

Pet Food Processing

Fairview Mills opens animal protein blending facility in Nebraska

J-Six Enterprises subsidiary Fairview Mills is set to open a new post-render processing facility in Falls City, Nebraska, U.S., in early Q3 2026.

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