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The latest research, analysis and information on dog and cat food ingredients, proteins, vitamins and supplements that are added to create nutritious pet food formulations from the editors of Petfood Industry magazine and Dr. Greg Aldrich’s monthly column, “Ingredient Insights.” Register for free to access premium content.

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Could trade war threats hinder Mexican pet food market?

Threatened tariffs could affect Mexico’s imports of pet food ingredients like corn from the U.S.

June 17, 2019

Iván Franco

Mexico imports a large amount of pet food and corn, a pet food ingredient, from the U.S. Future tariffs’ effects on the peso could hurt the industry.

Kemin launches new vision and logo for the future

Global ingredient manufacturer sets sights on sustainably transforming 80% of world by 2042

June 16, 2019

Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, has unveiled its new global vision and logo to align the company strategically for 2042 and beyond.

Potato, oat, wheat advised for mid-size, adult dog kibble

After extrusion processing, certain carbohydrate sources may be more fermentable by the gut bacteria of adult dogs than others.

June 13, 2019

Tim Wall

Food meant for medium-size breed dogs six months and older should be made with more potato, oat and wheat flours rather than other sources, said scientists.

Titanium dioxide: A whitener with broad application

The synthetic whitening agent is found in many pet foods and treats.

June 10, 2019

Greg Aldrich, PhD

Titanium dioxide, a synthetic whitening agent, is found in many pet foods and treats.

Research, funding making insects more viable in pet food

May 30, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

With studies showing nutritional benefits for pets and investors funding insect protein suppliers, this may soon be a more common pet food ingredient globally.

Cricket-based dog food supports healthy dog gut microbes

The scientists concluded that crickets-based ingredients may serve as a healthy, novel pet food protein and fiber source.

May 29, 2019

Tim Wall

Crickets may support a health community of microorganism in the intestines of dogs fed kibble made with the chirping insects as a novel protein source.

Lab-grown meat may provide taurine for vegan dog, cat food

Most taurine supplemented into pet food comes from industrial laboratories, knocking it out of the running for clean label.

May 15, 2019

Tim Wall

Taurine from lab-grown meat may allow pet food formulators to make vegan and vegetarian dog and cat foods, while avoiding dilated cardiomyopathy and adhering to the clean label trend.

DCM: add taurine to grain-free dog foods, say scientists

Taurine supplementation may reduce the risk of dogs developing DCM.

May 14, 2019

Tim Wall

Experts recommend adding taurine to grain-free dog food formulations to avoid concerns that legumes, potatoes and similar ingredients correlate to cases of dilated cardiomyopathy.

Miscanthus grass: A new fiber option for dog and cat diets

Alternative fiber source for pet food being evaluated

May 13, 2019

Greg Aldrich, PhD

Miscanthus grass, a potential alternative fiber source for pet food, is being evaluated.

Chinese pet food market offers opportunities, challenges

Petfood Forum China 2019 will feature industry experts sharing the latest market information and insights.

May 10, 2019

At Petfood Forum China 2019, experts will provide updates on the market’s growth, information on new regulations and tips for importing into the country.

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Could trade war threats hinder Mexican pet food market?

Kemin launches new vision and logo for the future

Potato, oat, wheat advised for mid-size, adult dog kibble

Titanium dioxide: A whitener with broad application

Research, funding making insects more viable in pet food

Cricket-based dog food supports healthy dog gut microbes

Lab-grown meat may provide taurine for vegan dog, cat food

DCM: add taurine to grain-free dog foods, say scientists

Miscanthus grass: A new fiber option for dog and cat diets

Chinese pet food market offers opportunities, challenges

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