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Pet Food Ingredients: Page 8
Research Notes
Insect protein study sparks backlash over methodology, environmental claims
A UK trade association challenged a recent life cycle assessment that highlighted conditional environmental benefits of insect protein compared to soybean and fish meal.
Brand Insights
Plasma: A Multi-Faceted Ingredient Supporting Health, Formula Functionality, and Nutrition in Pet Food
APC Inc
Discover how plasma protein supports pet health, boosts palatability, and improves pet food functionality and processing performance in modern formulations.
Ingredient Issues
Hidden calories: Silent contributors to pet obesity
How calorie miscalculations impact overall pet nutrition and health
Pet Food Ingredients
Study: Cell-cultured pet food ingredient emits far less CO₂ than beef byproducts
BioCraft’s cultured meat shows dramatically lower carbon footprint than conventional pet food ingredients.
Research Notes
Study: Postbiotic ingredient shown to reduce canine halitosis by 27%
A new clinical study highlights the potential of a postbiotic powder topper to improve dog breath and oral health without mechanical action.
Pet Food News
Lesaffre and Zilor enter joint venture
Lesaffre has completed the acquisition of a 70% stake in Biorigin, a business unit of Zilor, leading to the creation of a joint venture.
Trending: Pet Food Podcast
EPISODE 87: What are the uses of game meat as novel proteins in pet food formulations?
This episode of Trending: Pet Food focuses in on game meats like springbok and ostrich that offer high protein content, low fat, and natural sourcing — traits that set them apart from conventional meats and appeal to both pet palates and consumer preferences for clean-label formulations.
Research Notes
Some insect-based pet foods imbalanced, low in certain nutrients
Although the study supports the viability of insect protein as a sustainable and nutritious component of dog food, it highlighted gaps in regulatory compliance and the need for enhanced oversight, particularly among South Korean pet food makers.
Pet Food Ingredients
Marine ingredients double in pet food formulations while driving 262% value increase
New industry report from IFEEDER shows a shift toward premium ingredients led by marine products, with overall ingredient values rising 91% despite minimal volume growth.
Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
Volare secures funding to scale insect protein production for pet and animal feed
Finnish biotech company to build energy-efficient insect protein facility to supply sustainable ingredients for pet food, aquafeed and poultry diets.
Research Notes
Olive extract didn’t influence cat food palatability
While online claims that olives affect cats like catnip don’t have scientific backing, olive extract may hold potential as a novel ingredient for cat food.
Market Trends and Reports
Report: Pet wellness market driven by personalization, science-backed nutrition
Pet owners worldwide now view nutrition as the cornerstone of animal health, with 78% seeking products that may extend pet lifespan, according to ADM's 2025 global insights study.
Pet Food Ingredients
Trends in novel proteins: What pet parents will pay for
New research reveals which consumer segments are most receptive to insect proteins, cultivated meat and invasive species in dog and cat foods.
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