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Pet Food Ingredients

Trends in novel proteins: What pet parents will pay for

New research reveals which consumer segments are most receptive to insect proteins, cultivated meat and invasive species in dog and cat foods.

Survey data shows dog parents (70%) are more willing than cat owners to try novel proteins.

Pet Food Ingredients

IQI, Eggnovo partner to launch eggshell membrane ingredient in North America

IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients

The new distribution agreement makes Ovopet, a collagen-rich eggshell membrane powder with joint and gut health benefits, available to pet food manufacturers across North America.

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Study evaluates insect meal’s sustainability potential in feed applications

A new life cycle assessment highlights the conditional environmental benefits of insect protein compared to soybean and fish meal, offering pet and animal food formulators insight into its role in sustainable sourcing.

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Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation

Mars faces lawsuit over excessive vitamin D in PEDIGREE dog food

Plaintiffs allege PEDIGREE’s “100% Complete & Balanced” nutrition claim is false after independent testing revealed dangerously high levels of vitamin D.

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Avian Influenza

Experts urge avian flu monitoring in cats after surge in H5N1 infections

University of Maryland researchers call for increased surveillance as a global review links rising cat infections to emerging H5N1 strains.

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Pet Food Ingredients

NARA launches inaugural Rendering Scholarship

The North American Renderers Association will award a $2,500 scholarship to a student interested in rendering’s role in sustainable agriculture, animal nutrition and the circular economy.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Study: Insect protein enhances skin and antioxidant health in dogs

Brazilian research on Protix’s ProteinX shows improvements in skin hydration and oxidative stress markers in dogs.

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Pet Food Ingredients

SARVAL reopens upgraded wet pet food plant in the Netherlands

The revamped Cuijk facility is designed to increase production capacity and efficiency while advancing SARVAL’s sustainability goals and pet food ingredient offerings.

SARVAL is a global provider of sustainable pet food ingredients, offering a portfolio that includes multiple species, functional proteins, and both fresh and frozen products.

Pet Honesty forms Science and Health Advisory Council to guide R&D

New expert-led council will advise on product development, clinical research and scientific substantiation for the pet supplement brand.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Improve well-being of aging dogs with focus on joint, muscle health

Speakers at Petfood Forum 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S., discussed ways to improve canine mobility by preserving joint and muscle health.

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Market Trends and Reports

Survey: Nearly half of U.S. dog owners say their pets have mealtime rituals

New data highlights how mealtime routines — often involving owners — reflect strong human-pet bonds and rising expectations for pet food personalization.

When surveyed, 84% of owners said they'd change their dog's food if they knew it would help them live longer.

Pet Food Palatability

Age-specific cat food accounts for changing tastes across life stages

Cat owners are becoming more interested in understanding how flavor preferences change throughout a cat’s life.

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