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50 pet food industry suppliers with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs
Ingredient producers, equipment companies, packaging suppliers, engineering firms and other businesses serving pet food producers have developed initiatives ranging from employee resource groups and inclusive recruiting to mentoring, leadership development and representation goals.
Pet Food Regulations
FDA proposes mandatory GRAS notification rule for animal food
The proposed rule would require manufacturers to notify FDA when they determine an added substance is generally recognized as safe, ending decades of voluntary reporting.
Pet Food Additives/Supplements
Purina launches two-step FortiFlora diarrhea response kit
The nonprescription kit pairs a kaolin-and-pectin stick pack for short-term stool firming with daily probiotic sachets for ongoing digestive support in dogs and cats.
Ingredient Issues
Water: the essential nutrient with food
Pet owners may not be aware of the full water needs of their animals, or how to meet them.
Market Trends and Reports
Report: America's dogs are getting healthier
New data from Ollie shows measurable year-over-year gains in canine weight, digestion, dental health and coat condition.
Pet Food Palatability
Sustainable protein palatability depends on pet food processing, formulation
Alternative proteins need not rely solely on environmental credentials. With careful formulation and processing, they can also deliver the sensory qualities that keep pets coming back to the bowl.
Pet Food Palatability
Ingredients, processing, physical form and more all shape pet food palatability
Literature review finds formulation decisions can alter acceptance in both cats and dogs.
Pet Food Palatability
The biology behind why dogs and cats palatability preferences differ
Understanding species-specific sensory biology may become increasingly important as manufacturers expand the use of alternative proteins, therapeutic formulations and sustainable ingredients.
Pet Food Palatability
Palatability patents for preserving potency on pet food
While patent applications do not necessarily result in commercial products, the concentration of filings in this area suggests that palatability remains a priority for pet food research and development.
Pet Food News
Purina, Senior Dog Veterinary Society partner on nutrition
Collaboration will provide nutrition education and training resources to veterinary professionals caring for aging dogs.
Top Story
Patents offer clues to high-fresh-meat dry pet food production
The patent landscape suggests that manufacturers seek production methods capable of meeting demands for higher fresh-meat inclusion while preserving the convenience and shelf life of dry kibble.
Dog and Cat Food Nutrition
Q&A Science Dive: Advanced glycation end-product formation in wet, dry and fresh cat food
What drives advanced glycation end-product (AGE) formation and what should formulators take away from research on AGEs?
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