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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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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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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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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.
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Dried yeast may provide ‘gold standard’ pet food protein
Dried yeast may provide palatability enhancement in pet food on par with brewers’ yeast.
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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.
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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.
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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 November issue of Petfood Industry!
November 2018
The November 2018 issue of Petfood Industry highlights how Nature Grows has seen growing success since its founding in 2016.