Nutrition

Research Notes
Functional ingredients may boost dog immune systems
Although vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients may support dogs’ immune systems, scientists pointed out several issues with making definitive claims.
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Market Trends and Reports
Report: AI opens doors to pet food innovation
In 2024, AI made its mark on the pet industry, unlocking future opportunities in the pet food space.
artificial intelligence
Dog and Cat Food Nutrition
AI in pet food formulation: A developing technology
Does AI have a place in pet food formulation? Ian Mealey of Format Solutions offers his thoughts.
AI in the pet food space is on the move, and will continue evolving for quite some time as it finds its place in the industry.
Pet Food Additives/Supplements
4 reasons pet owners are willing to pay more for functional supplements
ADM's recent Global Pet Supplements Report shows pet parents are looking at functional supplements as solutions for healthy aging and general wellness, joint health and mobility, dental and oral health, skin and coat health, and digestive health.
ADM's latest pet supplement report shows pet owners in all markets see value in purchasing pet products that include functional ingredients at a higher cost than pet products that don’t have a supplementary ingredient.
Ingredient Issues
Pet weight management: Feeding for health, longevity
Pet obesity is a significant problem, and the pet food industry could be doing more to help pet owners feed their animals properly.
Overweight pets need better feeding management in order to live their longest, healthiest lives.
Research Notes
Human demographics influence dog food choice
While kibble endures as the most popular form of dog food, pet owner demographics may influence potential sales of canned, raw and other dog food formats.
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Dog and Cat Food Nutrition
Kibble less likely for small, purebred, older or working dogs
Although dry kibble was the most common dog food choice, the prevalence of other formats varied according to dog demographic group.
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Trending: Pet Food Podcast
EPISODE 76: What role do biosolutions play in the pet food space?
Host Lindsay Beaton sits down with Dr. Steve Lerner at Novonesis to talk about the science behind probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics and the keys to educating consumers about their benefits and choosing the right one.
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Research Notes
Weight-management pet food lessons from human food diversification
By focusing on innovation in product design, differentiation strategies and consumer education, the industry may address both market demand and pet health challenges.
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Pet Food News
Mars partners to advance regenerative ag in European pet food supply chain
In Europe, Mars Petcare is working with agribusiness companies and solutions providers, including Cargill, Agreena, ADM, Biospheres, Horta and Soil Capital.
Multiple partnerships across Europe will help transition 20,900 hectares (almost twice the size of Paris) of wheat and maize crops to regenerative agriculture practices by 2028.
Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
Loopworm earns EU TRACES certification, enters European market
Loopworm said its silkworm pupae are reared in climate-friendly conditions, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional pet food and animal feed ingredients.
The company is exploring the application of silkworm-derived biomolecules in anti-diabetic and anti-obesity formulations for pets.
Pet Food News
NUTRO awards $300,000 in Soil Growth Grants
The Greater Ground initiative has trained 108 farmers in the NUTRO supply network on healthy soil practices since its launch on World Soil Day 2022.
Mars-owned natural pet food brand NUTRO awarded $300,000 in Soil Growth Grants to help farmers cover the costs of adopting sustainable soil health practices.
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