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Pet Food Market

8 health, premium trends in new pet foods: SuperZoo 2021

From the wildfire smoke screening the mountains near Las Vegas to the mask-clad attendees, much has changed since the last in-person SuperZoo. Yet many pet food and treat trends in 2021’s New Product Showcase continue from previous years.

(SuperZoo 2021, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Tim Wall)

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Plasma: A Multi-Faceted Ingredient Supporting Health, Formula Functionality, and Nutrition in Pet Food

APC Inc

Discover how plasma protein supports pet health, boosts palatability, and improves pet food functionality and processing performance in modern formulations.

Plasma: A Multi-Faceted Ingredient Supporting Health, Formula Functionality, and Nutrition in Pet Food

Measuring protein’s impact on pet food sustainability

Pet food’s environmental impact has come under scrutiny based on a study often disputed by industry experts, but do we know the true level of sustainability?

With byproducts from a cow being used for pet food, should it have the same carbon footprint as a steak for humans? l Andrea Gantz

EU program tests dried human food waste in pet food

Researchers with Food for Feed established a recommended inclusion level for that dried human food waste, but also identified limits.

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Krill omega-3 fatty acids boosted dogs’ levels over fish

Krill, tiny marine crustaceans, provide omega-3 fatty acids for pet foods in a different form than omega-3s in conventional fish sources. Krill are one of the most abundant species on the planet.

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New Ukraine plant creates animal by-products for pet food

Feednova’s plant, a first for Ukraine, processes livestock material considered waste in the human food chain into a protein ingredient for pet food.

Feednova plans to first target small pet food producers in Ukraine and other markets with its protein meals and other products. l Courtesy of Feednova

Pet Food Market

How can pet food brands respond to sustainability demands?

Consumers hold brands responsible for sustainability and want environmental data on labels. Can pet food meet that demand given a lack of standardization?

Sustainability has moved beyond a trend and is now a vital business practice. | (TAW4 I Shutterstock.com)

Silver carp dog foods rebrand invasive Asian carp

While the fish technically originated in Asia, there is no such species as an Asian carp. A few pet food companies have avoided confusion by focusing on silver carp in their dog food.

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Novel protein sources for future pet foods, less meat

High-meat and human-grade marketing claims grew in popularity over the past few decades, but researchers warned that the pet food industry will need to focus on protein sources that don’t compete with human foods, while efficiently using resources and minimizing environmental pollution and habitat loss.

Photo by Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

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Collaboration vs. competition in pet food sustainability

Like pet food safety, sustainability is an area where success depends on pet food industry stakeholders setting aside competition and collaborating instead.

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Insect-based pet food news: Mars, Ynsect and Enviroflight

Like insects themselves emerging in spring, insect-based pet food ingredient suppliers and the products that use them have been active lately.

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Pet Food Ingredients

Why plant-based pet foods continue to sprout up

Stemming from growing interest in human foods, a focus on plants in pet foods continues to increase, even as barriers remain and more research is needed.

Plants are becoming a more significant contributor to pet food formulations. | (PPAMPicture | iStock.com)

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Plant-based pet food is a trend picking up speed

Pet owners continue to want their pets’ food to reflect their own as they increasingly go plant-based, increasing demand for pets as well.

Plant-based pet food is a rising trend, with health and sustainability among the top driving forces. | (Courtesy Petaluma)

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