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Pet Food Regulations

AAFCO flags gaps in FDA's GRAS proposal

The feed control officials group plans to push for broader recognition of its ingredient-approval process as it prepares comments on the FDA's proposed rule.

Brand Insights

Helping you navigate the evolving pet supplements industry

Petfood Industry

Stay current in this fast-growing category with insight that keeps you informed and helps you move forward with confidence.

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.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Beta Bugs raises money in new funding round, names CEO

The investment will support Beta Bugs’ strategy to commercialize its HiPer-Fly genetics, expand its international customer and strategic partner base, and meet growing demand from the commercial insect farming industry for higher-performing and more consistent BSF genetics.

Global Commerce

Intense El Niño may affect plant-based pet food ingredient prices and availability

Experts generally point toward diversification and supply-chain resilience rather than attempting to predict exactly which crops may fail or flourish.

Business Strategy

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.

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.

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