Sustainable Dog and Cat Food: Page 9

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EPISODE 74: What are the ramifications of the BVA’s shift in stance on vegan pet diets?

The British Veterinary Association ended its opposition to vegan diets for dogs last summer. Trending: Pet Food dives into what the impact of that means to the pet food industry.

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Pet Food Ingredients

IQI, Avebe partner to offer potato protein for pet food

ProtaSTAR is designed as a high-quality, nutritional and healthy alternative protein for vegan and grain-free pet food.

The collaboration enables IQI to cater to the growing trend and global demand for alternative proteins for pet food with a nutritional potato protein.

Pet Food Packaging

Wynn Petfood packs wet food blends, snacks in paper

German pet food startup is packing its entire product portfolio of premium pet food blends and practical snacks in NexFlex paper packaging.

Koehler NexPlus Advanced flexible packaging paper provides protection for wet food blend products due to its oxygen, mineral oil and grease barrier properties.

Farmed insect welfare affects pet food ingredient production

Pet owners tend to show concern for animal welfare overall. Ethical treatment of insects could differentiate a pet food brand.

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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Oberland Agriscience opens commercial BSFL facility in Canada

The 108,000-square-foot black soldier fly larvae farm was built on the periphery of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Oberland Agriscience's 108,000-square-foot commercial facility is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Pet Food Market

Modern Plant Based Foods expands into pet food market with acquisition

The company has acquired AnimalKind, which specializes in plant-based dog treats.

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Friends & Family Pet Food, Novel Farms co-developing cultivated meat for pets

The partnership hopes to launch a product line in 2025.

Friends & Family and Novel Farms are currently testing and prototyping, focusing on selecting meats, with plans to launch the product line in 2025.

Study: Fungal protein boosts digestibility and gut health in dogs

A new study shows Enifer's PEKILO Pet mycoprotein boosts dog gut health by enhancing microbiome diversity and increasing short-chain fatty acid production.

A recent study shows Enifer’s PEKILO Pet mycoprotein boosts dog health by promoting beneficial probiotic bacteria and reducing cancer-linked bacteria.

Mars partners to advance regenerative agriculture in North American pet food

Globally, Mars is working to scale climate-smart agriculture in its value chain, which will help to deliver more than 1 million acres of regenerative agriculture practices by 2030 across the globe.

Mars will work with agribusiness companies and solutions providers, including ADM, The Andersons, Inc., Riceland Foods, and Soil and Water Outcomes Fund.

Market Trends and Reports

Report: 7 top growth segments in pet food and treats

Research from OC&C Strategy Consultants noted protein and clean ingredient trends will drive the growth of single-ingredient product formats.

A report from OC&C said there is increasing popularity of single-ingredient pet food products, especially in treats.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Plants vs. Insects: Pet food protein sustainability showdown

Plants and insects each have unique sustainability advantages, yet differ in key ways.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Bramble partners with Lewis Hamilton and his dog, Roscoe

Seven-time Formula One World Champion, Hamilton, is an advocate for plant-based living, who introduced his dog to a plant-based diet in 2020.

Roscoe is Bramble's news Chief Taste Officer.

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