Dog, Cat Food Ingredient Research: PetfoodIndustry

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Traditional Chinese medicine pet brand thrives in pandemic

In August, Wai Yuen Tong introduced herbal supplements for pets under the brand ProVet.

December 4, 2020

In Hong Kong, one traditional Chinese medicine supplement producer adapted a century-old business to include pet health products.

Circadian rhythm pet foods: untapped human trend?

Unlike most human food trends, the pet food industry doesn’t seem to have absorbed the circadian diet yet.

November 25, 2020

Tim Wall

Pet owners now feed their pets the same foods morning and night, often day after day. Could specific formulations address pets’ daily metabolic changes while forging new ranges of time-specific dog, cat and other pet foods?

Insects accepted, but best unseen in U.S. pet food

U.S. residents stated they were more willing to try feeding their pets a product made with insect flour than dried whole insects.

November 17, 2020

Tim Wall

Pet owners in the U.S. may be ready to accept those insect-based pet foods and treats. Presentation may be crucial, unsurprisingly.

Possums in New Zealand: from pests to pet food

This novel protein has potential as a sustainable option in pet food and treats.

November 16, 2020

Alma Buelva

Possum as a novel protein has potential as a sustainable option in pet food and treats.

Not all meat meals in pet food are created equal

November 9, 2020

Ryan Yamka

It’s important to know AAFCO pet food ingredient definitions and nuances; otherwise inaccurate conclusions can result, such as with the DCM investigation.

Pet Food Institute urges factual DCM messages from FDA

PFI urges fact-based messaging around DCM.

November 6, 2020

PFI member nutritionists, veterinarians and product safety specialists have been studying dilated cardiomyopathy to better understand whether there is a relationship between DCM and diet in dogs not genetically predisposed to the disease.

Ingredient substitution adapts pet food to disruption

Pet food ingredient supply chains can snap, or at least get tangled, for many reasons.

November 5, 2020

Tim Wall

Whether because of a global health crisis, or simply a stalled delivery truck, pet food formulators may need to find ways to replace a missing ingredient while staying within labeling regulations and ensuring pet nutrition.

Key points of FDA meeting on DCM correlation to dog food

The event was a forum where scientists with research into DCM could share information, collaborate, and discuss many different – and even conflicting – theories on the condition.

November 4, 2020

Tim Wall

Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine released several documents and statements about the agency’s investigation into correlations between specific dog foods and cases of canine dilated cardiomyopathy.

Increasing pet food nutrition value with hydrolyzed proteins

Chicken Protein Hydrolysate is a functional and promising ingredient for the pet industry, with high digestibility and palatability.

October 28, 2020

Brand Insights from brf Ingredients

Chicken Protein Hydrolysate is a functional and promising ingredient for the pet industry, with high digestibility and palatability.

Cruciferous vegetables: “Superfoods” in dog and cat diets?

We take a look at kale and broccoli as health beneficial ingredients in pet foods.

October 9, 2020

Greg Aldrich, PhD

We take a look at kale and broccoli as health beneficial ingredients in pet foods, as well as cruciferous vegetables in general and their place in human and pet products.