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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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Testing pet microbiome validates diet marketing claims

However, if those feeding trials aren’t conducted carefully, they can be a waste of time and money.

September 17, 2020

Tim Wall

As consumer interest in pets’ gut microbiomes increases, pet food companies can gain insight into their products by monitoring the microbiome in feeding trial.

4 aspects of dog, cat food protein sustainability

The pet food industry has leverage to demand ecological and social responsibility from protein suppliers.

September 16, 2020

Tim Wall

Dog, cat and other pet food formulators can evaluate any protein source using a four-part framework.

The Bundled Benefits of Brewers Yeast in Pet Food

An interview with The F.L. Emmert Company’s Dr. Tom Asquith

September 15, 2020

Brand Insights from Emmert

As consumers pay closer attention to pet food ingredient lists, they often equate shorter lists with higher overall quality and eco-friendliness. Formulators seeking to cater to these demands need ingredients that meet several needs at once.

4 pet food trends post-COVID: type, retail, package, value

The humanization of pets and their expanded role as companions during the pandemic may act as a bulwark against pet owners lowering their quality standards.

September 15, 2020

Tim Wall

A panel of pet food industry professionals discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic would affect dog, cat and other pet food market trends, along with other prevailing movements in consumer demand.

Natural, grain-free pet food sales down; Big bag recovers

Compared to 2019, all pet food sales remain down in 2020. However, in addition to bag size, specific types of pet food performed better than other varieties.

September 11, 2020

Tim Wall

Some pet food sales trends gradually returned to pre-COVID levels, while others remained low.

Australia feeds more raw pet food; Canada conventional

The cultural differences among pet owners in feeding practices may have changed over time.

September 11, 2020

Tim Wall

Regional differences emerged in pet owners’ feeding of raw, homemade and conventional pet foods.

Pet owners rank ‘animal welfare’ near ‘no artificial’

Nearly half of U.S. pet owners in a survey considered natural and organic pet food to be safer than regular food.

September 10, 2020

Tim Wall

Even during the pandemic, pet owners look for the same qualities in pet food as in their own.

Blueberries: Does this superfood have a place in pet food?

Exploring blueberries for more than just their novelty presence in food for dogs and cats.

September 7, 2020

Greg Aldrich, PhD

We explore blueberries for more than just their novelty presence in food for dogs and cats.

Safe history helps novel protein from wood-eating yeast

Wood-eating torula have several things going for them as a sustainable, novel protein source. Wood is abundant, renewable and doesn’t compete with human food crops.

September 2, 2020

Tim Wall

For pet food, Torula yeast may have an advantage over other novel proteins. Torula yeast is already an approved ingredient, with a history of safe use.

Strategies for improving pet food quality, nutrition

Effective techniques for enhancing pet food quality and improving nutrition. Sponsored by Kemin.

September 1, 2020

Effective techniques for enhancing pet food quality and improving nutrition. Sponsored by Kemin.

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Testing pet microbiome validates diet marketing claims

4 aspects of dog, cat food protein sustainability

The Bundled Benefits of Brewers Yeast in Pet Food

4 pet food trends post-COVID: type, retail, package, value

Natural, grain-free pet food sales down; Big bag recovers

Australia feeds more raw pet food; Canada conventional

Pet owners rank ‘animal welfare’ near ‘no artificial’

Blueberries: Does this superfood have a place in pet food?

Safe history helps novel protein from wood-eating yeast

Strategies for improving pet food quality, nutrition

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