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Whey protein’s potential for fitness, life-stage pet food

Pet products made with whey protein often are marketed for dogs with active, athletic lifestyles.

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Pet Food Regulations

AAFCO defines ‘common or usual’ ingredients in pet food

While an already unofficially known definition for "common food" exists, a formal definition will presumably assist in universal understanding on both the regulatory and industry sides.

AAFCO doesn’t provide definitions for “common foods,” but the term itself now has a formal definition. | (Jacob Sjoman | iStock.com)

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What sustainable pet food and treat claims mean in 2020

Do sustainable marketing claims on pet food and pet treats affect sales, market share and pricing – and have the pandemic and economy changed those factors?

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Pet food brands can educate pet owners on gut microbiome

Pet food companies can bridge the gap between microbiome research and the marketing claims about certain ingredients effects on pet microbiome health.

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South Korea develops new pet food from local plants

Scientists in South Korea have recently formulated a dog food using kiwifruit and the leaves of loquat trees as the primary ingredients.

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Same ingredients, different uses for horse, dog, cat foods

Scientists use many of the same techniques to study different animals’ digestive systems, including humans.

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Postbiotics: new functional pet food ingredient frontier?

Postbiotics are emerging as a new human food trend to provide functional benefits, particularly to boost digestive health. Are pet food and treats next?

Dog and cat owners have varying reasons for changing their pets’ food, from quality to preference. | (Chendongshan | Shutterstock.com)

Prebiotics may help older dogs’ guts avoid inflammation

When a pet’s complex microbial community shifts out of balance, the gut can fall into a state called dysbiosis.

The human microbiome is an area of increasing interest and study, and that research has expanded into the companion animal sphere. (ChrisChrisW | iStockPhoto.com)

Pumpkin’s nutrition benefits popular in pet food formulas

Pumpkin, a formerly seasonal ingredient, has since become a year-round choice for pet food formulators who tout its nutritional benefits.

Pumpkin has long been a food ingredient associated with the fall months, but it’s fast becoming a staple year-round. | Kasefoto | Shutterstock.com

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How the global pet food supply chain, retail are changing

From ingredients and other raw materials to finished pet food products reaching the market, the pandemic has confirmed how interconnected everything is.

Pet food retailing worldwide now includes an increasing number of home delivery orders. l Courtesy of Rappi Columbia

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Plant-based ingredient R&D center open to pet food makers

The Center could be particularly useful in the development of sustainable plant-based ingredients for dog, cat and other pet foods.

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How functional nutrition can improve dog, cat health

Learn how pet food and treats with functional ingredients can improve pet health and appeal to pet owners. Sponsored by Kerry.

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