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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.

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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.

October 11, 2018

Tim Wall

Industry professionals will lead a webinar exploring the how pet food odors connect with owners’ preferences and emotions.

Pet treat trends, formulation: Petfood R&D Showcase 2018

People want healthy, yet tasty, snacks for their dogs, cats and other pets.

September 26, 2018

Tim Wall

At Petfood R&D Showcase, attendees will learn about how human trends are shaping pet treat formulations.

Protecting your brand through precise pet food processing

Tips on safety regulations and process improvements as it applies to the pet food industry. Sponsored by Schenck Process Group.

August 30, 2018

Tips on safety regulations and process improvements as it applies to the pet food industry. Sponsored by Schenck Process Group.

Dried yeast may provide ‘gold standard’ pet food protein

Dried yeast may provide palatability enhancement in pet food on par with brewers’ yeast.

August 27, 2018

Tim Wall

Dried yeast provides proteins and their building blocks, amino acids.

Dogs equally drawn to insects’ aroma as to kibble’s smell

Insects may serve as both palatants and nutrient sources, and thereby reduce formulation costs, wrote the scientists.

July 9, 2018

Tim Wall

Scientists found evidence that the smells of various species of insects drew dogs’ attention just as much as factory-made dog food.

2 scientific techniques for dog food palatability testers

Duke University professor Brian Hare, PhD, believes the testing methods that he uses could be adapted to palatability testing.

April 30, 2018

Tim Wall

The pet food industry may benefit from scientists’ growing understanding of how dogs’ minds work.

Small dogs prefer large kibble in palatability tests

AFB International scientists found in palatability trials that every body size of dogs preferred large kibble over small and medium sized pieces.

April 27, 2018

Tim Wall

By discerning what size kibble that dogs actually choose, there could be several benefits for both pet food retailers and dog food brands.

5 techniques for new pet food product validation

During one of the sessions at Petfood Innovation Workshop, representatives from AFB International discussed five techniques a company can use in validation of a new pet food or treat.

April 25, 2018

Tim Wall

LIVE FROM PFF: These five techniques can help pet food companies develop new products, improve existing ones and identify problems.

How to formulate, launch new pet food and treats

Developing new pet food and treats requires a large investment in both time and money, so a number of factors should be taken into account before launching a new product, Petfood Workshop attendees learned.

April 23, 2018

Alyssa Conway

LIVE FROM PFF: Innovation in pet food and treats requires a large investment in both time and money, so a number of factors should be taken into account before launching a new product.

Dogs’ odor preferences measured with false-bottomed bowls

The technique may allow pet food product developers to focus solely on how dogs respond to a substance’s smell.

April 18, 2018

Tim Wall

In the pet food sensory analysis technique, researchers divided a stainless steel bowl into two compartments, divided by a stainless steel plate.

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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.

September 2018

The September 2018 issue of Petfood Industry covers how Purina pushes for more pet inclusivity in workplaces and public locations, while helping various animal welfare and sustainability causes.

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Pet Food Palatability
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ARTICLES

Pet food aroma can boost dog, cat owners’ brand loyalty

Pet treat trends, formulation: Petfood R&D Showcase 2018

Protecting your brand through precise pet food processing

Dried yeast may provide ‘gold standard’ pet food protein

Dogs equally drawn to insects’ aroma as to kibble’s smell

2 scientific techniques for dog food palatability testers

Small dogs prefer large kibble in palatability tests

5 techniques for new pet food product validation

How to formulate, launch new pet food and treats

Dogs’ odor preferences measured with false-bottomed bowls

IMAGE GALLERIES

Petfood Innovation Workshop and Pet Food Experience at KSU

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