Nutrition: Page 13

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.

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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 owners increasingly view nutrition as the foundation of their animals' health, setting the stage for a growing market of wellness-related pet products.

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.

Survey data shows dog parents (70%) are more willing than cat owners to try novel proteins.

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.

IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients will offer Ovopet, a natural eggshell-derived material which is said to have proven health benefits.

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.

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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.

According to the lawsuit, the PEDIGREE kibble variety contains vitamin D at levels almost five times the maximum amount permitted by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).

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.

University of Maryland researchers call for stronger avian flu monitoring in cats after a 20-year review reveals a sharp rise in feline infections.

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.

According to the study, the inclusion of ProteinX in the diet was shown to improve the skin barrier and enhance antioxidant defense mechanisms.

Pet Food Ingredients

SARVAL reopens upgraded wet pet food plant in the Netherlands

The revamped Cuijk facility is designed to increase production capacity and efficiency while advancing SARVAL’s sustainability goals and pet food ingredient offerings.

SARVAL is a global provider of sustainable pet food ingredients, offering a portfolio that includes multiple species, functional proteins, and both fresh and frozen products.

Pet Honesty forms Science and Health Advisory Council to guide R&D

New expert-led council will advise on product development, clinical research and scientific substantiation for the pet supplement brand.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Improve well-being of aging dogs with focus on joint, muscle health

Speakers at Petfood Forum 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S., discussed ways to improve canine mobility by preserving joint and muscle health.

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