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CBD not Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for pet foods

U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned 15 companies, 13 of which produce pet products, that they illegally sold products containing cannabidiol (CBD).

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Russia pursues producing pet food with insect protein

Limkorm Pet Food in Russia has received approval to build a new pet food production complex to breed black soldier fly larvae for pet food ingredients.

Courtesy of Limkorm Pet Food

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Minerals are crucial to pet food product differentiation

Pet food companies are seeking the best alternatives to introduce differentiated products that provide more value, including the right amount of minerals.

Overall feed performance can be improved by the use of high-quality trace mineral sources such as organic chelates or hydroxy trace elements. | Damedeeso, Dreamstime.com

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Why sustainability in pet food protein matters

Data shows consumers in general, including pet owners, are demanding more sustainable practices from both pet food and human food companies, especially ones involving protein sources.

Courtesy of Pet Sustainability Coalition

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Dog food, treat brands adapt marketing post-DCM

While the consumer fears of DCM closed a door for some brands as sales of their products declined, a window opened for dog foods and treats positioned to rebrand or reformulate.

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Shameless Pets upcycles for eco-friendly dog treats

Shameless Pets, which celebrated its first anniversary on October 1, 2019, uses upcycled ingredients to build their environmentally conscious dog treats business.

Shameless Pets Co-founders James Bellow and Alex Waite (here with her Yorkshire Terrier Madison) partnered behind a unique idea: using upcycled ingredients to make environmentally conscious dog treats. (Photo courtesy Shameless Pets)

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Grain-free pet food’s future, what it means for market

From pet food companies to retailers to veterinarians to pet owners to pets, everyone has a stake in the DCM investigation and what it portends for grain free.

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Hemp CBD research aims for dog, cat dosage data

Every animal has its own physiology and may respond differently to hemp CBD dog and cat supplements.

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CBD pet supplements may affect dogs and cats differently

In the experiment, CBD supplementation seemed safe for healthy, adult dogs, a few issues arose in cats that may need further observation.

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Genetic testing boosts pet food ingredient traceability

During the past few years, several lawsuits and other negative issues arose because of unwanted species being present or labeled ingredients being absent.

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Upcycled pet diets fight food waste, climate change

Reducing food loss by turning it into pet food ingredients addresses the global threat of a destabilized climate.

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Dog food buyers confused and worried by DCM investigation

Dog owners have been asking pet food companies and veterinarians about canine dilated cardiomyopathy.

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