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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.
Market Trends and Reports
Study: Dog owners willing to pay more for food labeled with health claims
University researchers analyzed dog food pricing to reveal which health-related attributes command higher costs — and what that means for brands and buyers.
CBD Treats for Dogs and Cats
FDA issues warning letters to CBD, mushroom pet supplement makers
Three companies received warnings for marketing CBD and mushroom products as unapproved animal drugs with therapeutic claims, according to NASC.
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.
Pet Food Ingredients
IQI, Eggnovo partner to launch eggshell membrane ingredient in North America
IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients
The new distribution agreement makes Ovopet, a collagen-rich eggshell membrane powder with joint and gut health benefits, available to pet food manufacturers across North America.
Research Notes
Study evaluates insect meal’s sustainability potential in feed applications
A new life cycle assessment highlights the conditional environmental benefits of insect protein compared to soybean and fish meal, offering pet and animal food formulators insight into its role in sustainable sourcing.
Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation
Mars faces lawsuit over excessive vitamin D in PEDIGREE dog food
Plaintiffs allege PEDIGREE’s “100% Complete & Balanced” nutrition claim is false after independent testing revealed dangerously high levels of vitamin D.
Avian Influenza
Experts urge avian flu monitoring in cats after surge in H5N1 infections
University of Maryland researchers call for increased surveillance as a global review links rising cat infections to emerging H5N1 strains.
Pet Food Ingredients
NARA launches inaugural Rendering Scholarship
The North American Renderers Association will award a $2,500 scholarship to a student interested in rendering’s role in sustainable agriculture, animal nutrition and the circular economy.
Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
Study: Insect protein enhances skin and antioxidant health in dogs
Brazilian research on Protix’s ProteinX shows improvements in skin hydration and oxidative stress markers in dogs.
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