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Optimizing palatability to produce high-performing pet foods
A collection of updates that cover palatability principles and research to ensure quality pet nutrition and consumption. Sponsored by AFB International.
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Pet Food Palatability
Find the latest pet food palatability science and testing data, analysis and information from the editors of Petfood Industry magazine to help pet food manufacturers create wet and dry dog and cat food that appeals to a companion animal’s sense of taste, smell and sight. Register for free to access premium content.
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Dogs prefer grain-free over ancient grain carb sources
On the manufacturing end, ancient grain carb sources also behaved differently in extruders than grain-free dog food formulations.
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Big kibble for small dogs may be easy palatability boost
Small dogs actually preferred large kibble pieces in an experiment conducted by AFB scientists.
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Millennials would make dog, cat kibble with novel flavors
When asked what flavor of kibble they would choose to make for their pets, the majority chose “other” as opposed to bacon, fish, turkey or other standard ingredients.
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Palatants from plants, insects create pet food options
Dog and cat food palatants can now be created from plants, opening new formulation options and a buffer against potential problems with animal protein sanitary issues.
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Human perception key in pet food sensory technologies
Pet owners are a significant factor in how sensory technologies are set up to ensure happiness for both pets and their humans.
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Improving pet's well-being and owners' satisfaction
Market insights and practical tips on pet food palatability, protection, performance measurement and pet health & nutrition. Sponsored by Diana Pet Food.
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Owners buy pet food with better smell over pungent peers
Surveys found that pet owners may be more likely to purchase pet foods with more pleasing aromas compared to pungent competitors.
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Pet food aroma can boost dog, cat owners’ brand loyalty
For pet food manufacturers, improving the smell of pet food can be an efficient way to upgrade pet owner meal experience, build consumer trust and establish a positive brand image.
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Pet treat trends, formulation: Petfood R&D Showcase 2018
People want healthy, yet tasty, snacks for their dogs, cats and other pets.
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Petfood Innovation Workshop and Pet Food Experience at KSU
On October 28-30, 2015, nearly 200 participants attended the fall edition of the Petfood Innovation Workshop (Focus on Treats) & K-State Pet Food Experience at K-State University in Manhattan, Kansas, USA. Major pet food manufacturing companies were represented along with entrepreneurs from smaller companies, leaders from trade associations and regulatory officials from various states.
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Read the February issue of Petfood Industry!
February 2019
The February 2019 issue of Petfood Industry explains how Austin, TX-based Grocery Pup offers sous vide-cooked recipes to add a new dimension to the fresh/frozen pet food market.