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The future of protein for pet food is now

How will we fill in the gaps and supply protein in pet food’s future?

December 1, 2021

In a recent webinar, David Meeker and Greg Aldrich discussed our current protein situation and what the future holds with an eye toward expanding our options.

Plant-based proteins in pet food: the new, novel, niche

Emerging plant-based proteins to expand the protein supply chain

June 2, 2021

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

New sources of plant-based proteins may be part of the answer for extending and expanding the supply of protein in pet foods. These will provide a novel approach to the thought process beyond traditional sources.

Single cell proteins: Yeast an emerging protein ingredient for pet food

Primary source intentionally produced yeast proteins will add to our protein supply stream.

May 13, 2021

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

Yeast has been explored for decades as a complementary protein source. With supply chain and sustainability becoming major issues, it may be time for yeast protein meals to become a bigger player.

Insect proteins: Commercial-scale options for pet food

Black soldier fly larvae as a protein meal have emerged on the scene.

March 8, 2021

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

Black soldier fly larvae as a protein meal have emerged on the pet food ingredient scene.

Emerging protein sources in pet food

Insect proteins, single-cell proteins, microalgae and pulse proteins will expand our options in the future.

February 26, 2021

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

Insect proteins, single-cell proteins, microalgae and pulse proteins will expand pet food's options as alternative proteins gain ground.

Beef by-products: No guts no glory!

There are many quality choices regarding organ meats and beef by-products.

February 10, 2021

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

There are many quality choices regarding organ meats and beef by-products, despite what human squeamishness would have you believe.

Beef: A popular, complicated ingredient in dog and cat diets

There are many options and challenges to beef in the supply chain.

January 11, 2021

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

There are many options and challenges to beef in the supply chain, both historically and currently; in spite of that it remains a popular pet food ingredient.