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Research Notes
Insect-based pet foods may be nutrient deficient, contain other animals
Researchers analyzed insect-based pet food products available in European pet food retail outlets.
Brand Insights
Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine
EDL, as Massman Company
EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink wrapping machines use two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose a product or collation.
Research Notes
Study confirms safety, digestibility of cultured protein ingredient for dog food
Peer-reviewed research on FeedKind Pet protein shows high digestibility rates and potential gut health benefits in adult dogs.
Research Notes
Study: Novel postbiotic ingredient cuts dog itching by 20%
New indole-rich postbiotic is said to offer a science-backed solution for canine skin health that outperforms existing probiotic alternatives by 2.5 times.
Research Notes
Carbs may not increase cats’ body fat or insulin resistance
While carbohydrates have a bad reputation in current human and pet diet trends, evidence suggests that carbs may not always be metabolic villains.
Research Notes
Dehydrated natural dog food supported immune system, digestibility
Dehydrated pet foods help bridge the gap between the fresh pet food trend and the convenience of dry kibble. Dehydrated pet food may also offer health benefits.
Research Notes
Insect protein study sparks backlash over methodology, environmental claims
A UK trade association challenged a recent life cycle assessment that highlighted conditional environmental benefits of insect protein compared to soybean and fish meal.
Research Notes
Dogs need amino acids, not protein; Senior formulations may be hype
Data underpinning nutrition standards may come from older analysis methods and from limited breeds, ages and sizes of dogs.
Pet Food Ingredients
Study: Cell-cultured pet food ingredient emits far less COâ‚‚ than beef byproducts
BioCraft’s cultured meat shows dramatically lower carbon footprint than conventional pet food ingredients.
Research Notes
Study: Postbiotic ingredient shown to reduce canine halitosis by 27%
A new clinical study highlights the potential of a postbiotic powder topper to improve dog breath and oral health without mechanical action.
Research Notes
Chemically cutting meat boosts palatability, digestibility and benefits cat microbiome
The hydrolysis process not only boosts protein digestibility but may also shift gut microbial composition toward a more beneficial profile.
Pet Food Additives/Supplements
Study: ADM postbiotic may support blood sugar levels in dogs
A clinical study found that ADM’s PRIOME MH postbiotic reduced post-meal blood glucose in adult dogs, suggesting potential metabolic health benefits.
Research Notes
Some insect-based pet foods imbalanced, low in certain nutrients
Although the study supports the viability of insect protein as a sustainable and nutritious component of dog food, it highlighted gaps in regulatory compliance and the need for enhanced oversight, particularly among South Korean pet food makers.
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