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How microbiome-tailored nutrition can extend a pet's longevity

Targeted nutritional microbiome interventions will lead to better health outcomes and increased wellbeing of companion animals, said Juan Gomez-Basauri, Ph.D., who will speak on the topic at Petfood Forum in Kansas City.

In-depth study of the gut microbiota will help in the development of probiotics and/or fibers specifically designed to support canine and feline health.

Brand Insights

Pet Food Quality: A More Holistic Approach to Food Safety

KEMIN NUTRISURANCE

Learn why addressing microbial risks throughout the value chain is critical to a robust food safety program. Brand Insights from Kemin.

Pet Food Quality: A More Holistic Approach to Food Safety

Pet Food Ingredients

Functional benefits continue to gain in pet food

As health and wellness continue to command top billing in pet parents’ concerns, functional options are stepping in to provide answers to what may ail pets.

Functional pet foods and treats are growing in popularity among pet owners, leading to an increased focus on functional ingredients within the space.

Processing Functional Ingredients

Functional formulation delivery in pet products

Functional products and ingredients are becoming more complex in the wake of consumer demand.

Choosing the correct way to deliver functionality in pet products is vital for efficacy and accurate labeling.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Pet Releaf launches non-CBD line of supplements

A plant-based pet CBD brand, Pet Releaf shared its first non-hemp-based supplements during 2024 Global Pet Expo in Orlando last week.

Pet Releaf introduced its first non-hemp-based supplements, including a postbiotic for dogs and cats of all ages and a fish-free Omega 3.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Cat food, treat innovation rises in 2024 with health focus

Numerous cat consumables were displayed in Global Pet Expo’s new products showcase as cat owner spending grows faster than dog in the U.S.

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Cell-cultured meat for pet food nearing market appearance

Cell-cultured meat remained fantasy for most of the century and a quarter since it was first introduced in science fiction. However, like artificial intelligence, drone warfare, fusion power and electric cars, reality has caught up with readers.

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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Meatly creates first cultivated-meat cat food for the UK

The product, which uses cultivated chicken as the protein source, still needs regulatory approval, but Pets at Home plans to sell it soon to the UK market.

Meatly has created cat food that uses cultivated chicken as its protein source.

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EPISODE 56: What is happening in the pet supplements space? And why are the big players interested?

Host Lindsay Beaton delves into the pet supplements space with Dr. Michelle Dulake, cofounder and CEO of Fera Pets, and wonders what it means that the ‘big players’ are buying in.

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Squid, shrimp co-products may be novel dog food proteins

The parts of the shrimp that Bubba from “Forrest Gump” didn’t use to make pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp burgers or shrimp sandwiches could be turned into a novel pet food protein source.

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CBD Treats for Dogs and Cats

Report: Hemp-derived cannabinoids safe for dogs

The National Animal Supplement Council reports a published study that finds no long-term risks for dogs taking a dose of 5mg/kg per day.

According to a recent study, hemp-derived cannabinoids are well tolerated in healthy dogs at the right dose and do not pose significant risk in long-term use.

Pet Food Regulations

AAFCO expresses concern over PURR Act

The association highlighted its concerns over proposed federal legislation that would reduce state oversight and authority to review the marketing or labeling of pet food.

AAFCO is concerned the proposed PURR Act, as it’s currently presented, could have negative ramifications for consumer protection, reduce pet food label transparency, and jeopardize the safe advancement of pet food products.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Study: Insect ingredients can help improve dental health in dogs

A new study sponsored by Protix shows a diet based on the black soldier fly can improve oral health and reduce dogs’ bad breath, opening new opportunities for pet food manufacturers to expand claims.

A new study from Protix shows a diet based on the black soldier fly improves oral health and reduces dogs’ bad breath.

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