Nutrition

Pet Food Market

Health over habit: How U.S. pet owners are reshaping the pet food market

As budget-conscious consumers redefine value in the pet aisle, health and wellness benefits — not just prices – are driving purchasing decisions, says Packaged Facts’ Shannon Landry.

While pet owners are more cost-conscious these days, they are not simply buying the cheapest options. They’re seeking out pet foods that offer better value, especially through health-related benefits.

Pet Food Ingredients

Study: Microbial protein shows strong pet palatability

In taste tests, cats and small dogs preferred MicroHarvest’s MPX protein over control diets, demonstrating potential for microbial protein in pet food formulations.

According to MicroHarvest, more than twice as many cats (68%) picked MPX protein versus the control food (32%).

Pet Food Ingredients

AAFCO opens public comment on new additions to Common Food Index

AAFCO invites industry professionals to weigh in on proposed ingredients for its Common Food Index, a tool designed to enhance transparency and labeling consistency in animal food.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Fera Pets supplements launch in 175+ Petco stores nationwide

Fera Pet Organics

Veterinarian-founded Fera Pets expands into brick-and-mortar retail with a selection of clean-label pet supplements now available at Petco.

Fera Pets' supplements will now be available at Petco, expanding the company's reach beyond e-commerce.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 85: What roles do nutraceuticals play in pet food?

In this episode of Trending: Pet Food, NutriFusion CEO William Grand joins host Lindsay Beaton to break down synthetic vs. natural nutraceuticals and discuss their evolving role in pet nutrition.

William Grand Photo For Podcast

Adventures in Pet Food

Pet food market: Where US factories operate, buy ingredients

A new report on the U.S. pet food market takes a deep dive into pet food ingredients, revealing interesting insights into how and where they are purchased.

Andrea Gantz Pet Food Ingredients Veggies

Pet Food Ingredients

MiAlgae submits plans for production facility in Scotland

MiAlgae repurposes whisky industry byproducts to grow microalgae as a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to fish-derived omega-3s.

Hill’s adds ActivBiome+ Tech to Science Diet for gut and immune health

New formulation enhances select Hill’s Science Diet adult and senior dry foods with a prebiotic fiber blend and antioxidant mix targeting key health priorities.

Hill's Activ Biome

Ingredients Usage Analysis

PawCo advances AI-driven dog food development

New collaboration with Harvard aims to accelerate formulation and innovation in personalized pet nutrition through expanded data modeling and scientific validation.

PawCo's collaboration with Harvard is said to be the world's first AI-optimized platform for pet nutrition.

Pet Food Ingredients

4 novel pet food ingredients: Mouse, impala, bacteria, bugs

These novel pet food ingredients have all appeared in recent news.

A Photo From An Old National Geographic Featuring A Pug Dog Chasing An Impala On The African Savannah

Toxic heavy metals found in pet foods imported into China

Chinese researchers identified chromium, arsenic and mercury in U.S., European and Asian dog and cat foods.

80s hair(ball) metal band, Meowtallica.

Adventures in Pet Food

Pet food labels: What pet owners want vs. what rules allow

A survey of North American and European pet owners showed they want accuracy and transparency in pet food labeling, but regulations may conflict with specific wants.

Andrea Gantz Cat Food Label Ingredients

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