Pet Food Labeling: Page 9

Pet Food Ingredients

Carrots used in nearly half of canned dog foods

An analysis of the Dog and Cat Food Ingredient Center database explored the prevalence of carrots in pet foods.

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Brand Insights

Solving Separation and Segregation Issues in Pet Food Blends

Horizon Systems

Industry trends of using finer ingredients like starches, fillers and flow agents — also regrind and recycle materials — in greater percentages can result in ingredient separation and segregation, affecting your final product.

Solving Separation and Segregation Issues in Pet Food Blends

Pet Food Market

New US pet food label is closer to reality, expert says

Work to update and improve pet food labels is progressing, and the changes could help pet owners better understand the pet food ingredients in each product.

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet Food Market

Navigating pet food product claims, part 1: scientific

To make pet food label claims that make your product or brand unique, you need to understand the different types and levels of claims and their requirements.

Photo by Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet Food Market

AAFCO pondering new approach for ‘human grade’ claims

Several issues with the current guidance could be eased with a proposed new, verification avenue.

AAFCO is considering third-party verification as an option for human grade claims as it revisits current substantiation methods. | Andreykuzmin, Dreamstime

3 AAFCO rulings on dental pet treats, carbs and tigers

Three decisions affecting the pet food industry were made at the 2017 Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) annual meeting.

photo by Andrea Gantz

Pet food labels: rules for natural versus organic

While federal and state regulations define the requirements for labeling pet food as organic, but natural pet food labeling lacks that legal clarity.

Pet Food Market

Pet food label modernization discussed at AAFCO meeting

AAFCO’s annual meeting highlighted several pet food items, including pet food claims, specialty pets and labeling modernization.

AAFCO’s 2017 annual meeting covered a lot of ground in pet food labeling, from claims to nutritional information. | Photo by Andrea Gantz

Pet food conference to focus on FSMA compliance

Registration is now open for the 2017 NGFA-PFI Feed and Pet Food Joint Conference, an annual collaboration between the National Grain and Feed Association and the Pet Food Institute.

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In-depth dog, cat food information appeals to pet parents

Learn what a veterinarian and pet food industry consultant believes are the keys to communicating with pet owners in the age of humanization.

Dr. Melissa Brookshire, North River Enterprises | photo by Austin Alonzo

Pet Food Market

Round-up: latest pet food and human food trends

More companies are entering the dynamic pet food space, while human food trends to watch include robot deliveries and indulgent names for healthy products.

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Pet food labels: human-grade claim legal guidelines

Labeling pet food as human-grade may appeal to pet owners who want to feed their cats and dogs as they feed themselves.

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Pet Food Market

‘Made in USA’ no longer enough for pet food?

One trend among SuperZoo new products involved some surprisingly specific origin claims.

At SuperZoo 2017, the New Products Showcase highlighted pet food companies going beyond simple 'Made in USA' claims with specific ingredient sourcing and regionally inspired formulations. | Lindsay Beaton

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