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Minimal processed plant-based protein pet food less digestible

With both plant-based diets and minimal processing growing in popularity among pet owners, the intersection of the two trends needs to be considered by pet food makers.

Biotechnology engineer examining plant of corn for disease.

Pet food labeling — Who has the ear of the consumer?

Learn about the complications in pet food labeling and how marketing and regulatory may find themselves at odds when trying to communicate with consumers.

Pet Food Ingredient Mix

Pet Food Market

The ongoing search for new pet food protein sources

As with human food, the pet food industry continues to seek alternative sources of protein to meet demand and address sustainability and other concerns.

The poultry breeding industry is highly innovative, and poultry genetics companies utilize a wealth of smart technologies. | Courtesy Aviagen

Grupo Nupec launches premium pet food products

Grupo Nupec, a leading manufacturer of premium pet food in Mexico, launched a line of specialized dog and cat diets to address specific health conditions.

Nupec Digestive Health Cat Food

DNA analysis finds undeclared grains, animals in dog food

In most cases, the undeclared species contradicted the dog foods’ marketing and labeling, including grain-free claims.

The poultry breeding industry is highly innovative, and poultry genetics companies utilize a wealth of smart technologies. | Courtesy Aviagen

Rye, wheat and oats affect dog gut microbiome differently

Scientists examined how whole grain rye, wheat and oats influenced fecal microbiota composition, short-chain fatty acids production and diet digestibility.

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Pet Food Market

DCM-pet food research welcome, points to need for more

A new study shows no link between pulses in dog diets and cases of DCM, yet the DCM situation serves as an example of the need for more pet food research.

As trends become more complex for pet food formulators, research is keeping on top of nutritional options for meeting consumer needs. | iStockPhoto/gvictoria

Study: Pulses in dog food not linked to heart problems

Ingredients such as lentils, beans and field peas typically used in grain-free dog foods are safe for healthy dogs, according to new University of Guelph research.

Insect protein company Entobel secures funding in Vietnam

Entobel set up its first insect protein plant in 2019 in Vietnam, which is climatically suitable for raising black soldier fly larvae at lower energy costs.

Dried black soldier fly larvae (Photo courtesy of EnviroFlight)

Pet Food Product Database

Fera Pet Organics Calming and Liver Support Supplements

Fera Pet Organics Calming And Liver Support

3 tips for advancing insect-based pet food

Scientists synthesized information on insects in dog and cat food, then developed recommendations to advance insect-based ingredients.

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Market Trends and Reports

Nature’s Logic Biscuits with Benefits line

Nl Biscuits With Benefits Line

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