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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.

According to the study, the inclusion of ProteinX in the diet was shown to improve the skin barrier and enhance antioxidant defense mechanisms.

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.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

U.S. pet owners open to insect protein, but knowledge lags

A new Kansas State University study shows U.S. dog owners are receptive to insect-based proteins — but lack knowledge about their health benefits, presenting a key opportunity for pet food brands.

A recent survey revealed that while pet owners are relatively informed about insect protein’s nutritional content, fewer understood potential health benefits.

Purina opens 2026 research grant applications on human-animal bond

Universities, NGOs and research institutions can apply for up to $40,000 in funding by August 15, 2025, to study the effects of human-animal interactions.

The Human-Animal Bond Studies (HAB) program supports innovative scientific research to deepen the understanding of the unique connections between humans and their pets.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Insect protein recognized in global platform measuring emissions reduction

Innovafeed’s insect-based ingredients are featured in the Avoided Emissions Platform.

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Pet Food Market

Health over habit: How U.S. pet owners are reshaping the pet food market

As budget-conscious consumers redefine value in the pet aisle, health and wellness benefits — not just prices – are driving purchasing decisions, says Packaged Facts’ Shannon Landry.

While pet owners are more cost-conscious these days, they are not simply buying the cheapest options. They’re seeking out pet foods that offer better value, especially through health-related benefits.

Pet Food Ingredients

Study: Microbial protein shows strong pet palatability

In taste tests, cats and small dogs preferred MicroHarvest’s MPX protein over control diets, demonstrating potential for microbial protein in pet food formulations.

According to MicroHarvest, more than twice as many cats (68%) picked MPX protein versus the control food (32%).

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