Nutrition

Study: Faba bean protein could replace animal blood plasma in wet pet food

BENEO-Animal Nutrition

Trials show the plant-based ingredient maintains product texture while offering improved binding capacity compared to pea protein.

In its latest study, BENEO's faba bean protein concentrate showed strong potential as an alternative to animal blood plasma in wet pet food.

Brand Insights

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FEDIAF releases updated guidelines for cat and dog food

The 2025 edition includes refined nutrient tables and clarified annexes to support pet food formulation and compliance.

Nutritional Guidelines 2025

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Nutrition for all life stages: How the industry responds to aging pets

With a growing population of senior dogs and cats, manufacturers are investing in targeted formulations to support health and well-being.

Old Beagle Sniffing A Bowl Of Food

Pet Food Ingredients

Biotics: Science leading the way in a new era of functional ingredients

Pre-, pro- and postbiotics continue to evolve in pet formulations as research searches for answers.

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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Insectflux marketplace connects agrifood with insect protein

Climate-tech startup launches global B2B2C platform linking agrifood waste with insect farms to supply sustainable protein ingredients.

Insectflux transforms food waste and organic byproducts into high-value, climate-smart solutions by connecting food producers, insect farms, and buyers across multiple industries from pet food and aquaculture to regenerative agriculture and more.

Butternut Box launches fresh dog food health study

UK fresh dog food company receives Innovate UK funding for research project examining diet's impact on canine skin health, immune response and overall well-being.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Innovafeed suspends operations at Decatur, Illinois, insect facility

Company says funding challenges have forced an 18-month pause at its Illinois pilot facility, though it maintains the broader project with ADM remains on track for future expansion.

Innovafeed said the insect innovation center in Decatur is 'temporarily paused' for now.

Pet Food Ingredients

Five functional benefits of corn in pet food formulations

Research and practical applications suggest corn offers multiple functional benefits that merit consideration in modern pet food development.

Bauhaus Painting Of A Cat In A Corn Field

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Omni seeks dog breath inspector to test oral health supplement

The lucky person will evaluate the company's Fresh Breath supplement effectiveness and offers £9,000 compensation.

Omni is offering compensation to a dedicated dog owner willing to sniff their dog's break every day for 12 weeks in the name of science.

Other Half launches Pumpkin Bacon Latte multivitamin for dogs

Pet wellness brand introduces seasonal twist on daily supplement with 45 active ingredients targeting gut health, joints, skin, coat and immunity.

Other Half lets dogs join the fall fun with its Pumpkin Bacon Latte kit.

Proper pet food, not appetite suppressants, key to managing pet obesity

According to this veterinarian, pet food professionals have unique opportunities to support healthier weight management as overweight pet numbers increase.

The amount of calories an animal needs is based on more than their ideal body weight. Age, breed, metabolism, medical conditions, and amount of exercise all play a role.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Study: LP815 probiotic reduces canine anxiety, aggression

Four-week randomized study of 40 dogs shows measurable behavioral improvements with proprietary GABA-producing strain developed by Verb Biotics.

With behavioral issues affecting up to 85% of dogs, Verb Biotics noted LP815 provides a clinically supported approach to ease anxiety, reduce aggression, and support more restful, consistent sleep.

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