Nutrition

Something to Chew on
How health and wellness are transforming premium pet food
In pet food, health has become a cornerstone of premiumization as more pet owners seek products for their pets with functional and health-related claims.
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Pet Food Ingredients
KMC publishes verified LCA data for potato protein
The PotaPro 1500's 's environmental footprint data is now available in the Global Feed LCA Institute branded database for use in sustainability reporting.
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Research Notes
Older cats feeding patterns may differ from guidelines
In-home observations revealed that older cats tend to eat six to seven meals a day, with lower energy intake on all-wet diets and higher on kibble.
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Pet Food Marketing and Branding
Fresh pet food claims about additives, processing and human-grade may lack evidence
As fresh pet food increases its market share, its marketing claims may be eroding trust in conventional formats.
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Safety & Quality
PROTEIN Act would expand alternative protein research, manufacturing
A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to make a strategic federal investment in protein innovation through boosted support for research, workforce development and domestic manufacturing capacity.
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Pet Food Ingredients
MiAlgae breaks ground on algal omega-3 facility in the UK
The biotech company will scale production of fish-free DHA oils for pet food manufacturers beginning in early 2026.
MiAlgae has broken ground on a new scale-up facility in Grangemouth, Scotland.
Pet Food Ingredients
Mycoprotein pet food ingredients market projected to reach $1.12B
Research Intelo forecasts 11.2% annual growth through 2033 driven by sustainability and protein demand.
Rising demand for sustainable, high-protein and allergen-friendly pet food alternatives is driving mycoprotein ingredient market growth.
Research Notes
Bioiberica study validates bioactive peptides in Palbio hydrolyzed protein
New research published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences confirms the ingredient contains bioactive peptides that support growth, gut integrity and immune function in animals.
Palbio is developed with porcine protein obtained through enzymatic hydrolysis as a co-product of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Pet Food News
Bark Bistro expands retail footprint with nationwide Sprouts launch
The company's Buddy Budder line of natural peanut butter treats is now available at 464 Sprouts Farmers Market locations across the U.S.
The company noted this launch marks a major milestone in Bark Bistro’s evolution from a kitchen-based startup to a national pet treat brand for dog treats.
Business Strategy
Functional pet food trends require science, consumer education
As functional demands become stronger among pet parents, pet food companies are threading marketing with science and education to ensure pet health.
A combination of scientific education and marketing will be necessary for the functional pet ingredient trend to succeed.
Research Notes
Cat food label guidelines differ from predicted energy needs
Researchers surveyed feeding guidelines on 802 commercial cat foods across 11 retail locations in Canada.
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Ingredient Issues
Color my world
Artificial and natural food colorings in pet food have multiple arguments for and against their use.
As human food colors face scrutiny, pet food follows suit.
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