Pet Ingredients: Page 6

Research Notes

Dogs need amino acids, not protein; Senior formulations may be hype

Data underpinning nutrition standards may come from older analysis methods and from limited breeds, ages and sizes of dogs.

Global Commerce

Global pet care market at US$200 billion in 2024; Cats rising

The twin trends of humanization and premiumization may continue to spread in the pet food market as similar demographic pressures drive pet ownership growth worldwide.

Market Trends and Reports

Study: Most pet owners underestimate lifetime care costs

Synchrony’s 2025 Lifetime of Care Study finds pet care costs have risen significantly since 2022, with most owners unprepared for the financial reality.

Research Notes

Chemically cutting meat boosts palatability, digestibility and benefits cat microbiome

The hydrolysis process not only boosts protein digestibility but may also shift gut microbial composition toward a more beneficial profile.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 87: What are the uses of game meat as novel proteins in pet food formulations?

This episode of Trending: Pet Food focuses in on game meats like springbok and ostrich that offer high protein content, low fat, and natural sourcing — traits that set them apart from conventional meats and appeal to both pet palates and consumer preferences for clean-label formulations.

Market Trends and Reports

Report: U.S. pet food inflation cools, spending shifts to lower-cost options

New data from the Bank of America Institute shows flat pet food inflation but continued growth in vet and pet service costs, with younger, lower-income pet owners feeling the strain.

Petfood Forum News

Impressions from the Interzoo Pavilion at Petfood Forum 2025

From April 28 to 30, 2025, the Interzoo team exhibited at Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S., organized by WATT Global Media.

Research Notes

Abrupt diet change may model illness in dogs

A study examined how abrupt dietary changes in dogs can serve as a controlled method to study gut microbiota resilience and test digestive health additives.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 86: Why does the human-animal bond matter to the pet industry?

On this Trending: Pet Food podcast, Dr. Tammie King discusses how the PAWS program explores the biological mechanisms behind human-animal bonds and their impact on mental health and wellbeing.

Central/Western/Southern Asia

Nestle invests in Indian pet food brand Drools

Nestle stated that this was only a financial investment by the company and that Drools would remain strategically and operationally independent

Research Notes

Olive extract didn’t influence cat food palatability

While online claims that olives affect cats like catnip don’t have scientific backing, olive extract may hold potential as a novel ingredient for cat food.

Market Trends and Reports

Report: Pet wellness market driven by personalization, science-backed nutrition

Pet owners worldwide now view nutrition as the cornerstone of animal health, with 78% seeking products that may extend pet lifespan, according to ADM's 2025 global insights study.

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