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Freeze dried pet foods amino acids digestibility tested

Researchers tested three formats of freeze-dried dog foods: traditional freeze-dried nuggets, low-temperature freeze-dried nuggets and a hybrid freeze-dried nugget.

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New pet food ingredient challenges if US expands biofuels

The pet food ingredient supply, already disrupted by the pandemic, is under further challenge by the U.S. government’s biofuel mandates and incentives.

Products from commodity crops like soybeans that are used in pet food and human food may be diverted into increased biofuel production in the U.S.

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In-home dog food feeding trials provide digestibility data

In-home feeding trials could serve as a valuable adjunct to tests conducted in dedicated kennels.

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Interest in alternative proteins grows in pet food

Learn about the current top alternative protein sources in pet food formulations, including yeast, insect protein, eggs and cell-based meat options.

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Protein quality: A quantitative approach

Learn about the challenges in determining quality protein from a veterinarian’s perspective, as well as what better education could do for pet owners and their animals.

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Sustainability for pet food poses benefits and challenges

From educating pet owners to making a business case to re-aligning labor and supply chains, achieving sustainability in pet food has its challenges.

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Pet food extrusion focuses on precision

As the core processing step for pet food production, extrusion plays an important role, however it doesn’t make sense to focus exclusively on extrusion if precision material handling is not achieved in each step along the way from grinding to packaging.

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Stella & Chewy raw pet food brand to sell in Petco

While selling pet food through mass market retailers, such as Amazon.com, isn’t new for Stella & Chewy’s, a raw, natural pet food brand, the brand’s products haven’t been available in pet specialty retailer Petco.

Mussels in pet food help climate, wildlife and communities

In addition to the social and environmental sustainability aspects, mussels provide the important omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA, which support dog and cat brains, hearts and other aspects of health.

Research aims at pet treats with upcycled meat ingredients

Participants in a pet food seminar, Petsure Imaginarium, learned about research using meat co-products in pet treats, conducted by Auburn University students.

During the Petsure Imaginarium seminar at Auburn University, participants made pet treats with meat co-products, guided by students researching the concept.

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Top 2023 human food trends: Value is key for pet food, too

An annual top 10 list of human food trends addresses areas also affecting pet food, including consumers seeking value and affordable nutrition and health.

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Australia tightens biosecurity measures on pet food imports

The measures are especially tight on imports coming in by mail.

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