Sara Sharpe

Voice products for dogs

Voice products for dogs

Our voices are as unique as our fingerprints. Scientific study has shown that dogs are actually able to understand voices and human language on a much deeper level than originally thought.

The art of sourcing ingredients with a health claim

The art of sourcing ingredients with a health claim

Pet product manufacturers are increasingly looking for reliability, security of supply and value in the sourcing of health-claim ingredients. How do leading ingredients manufacturers provide for these needs?

Cultured meat: is it a viable alternative protein?

Cultured meat: is it a viable alternative protein?

A growing appetite

Cultured meat, also sometimes known as ‘lab meat’ or ‘clean meat’, is essentially the in vitro cultivation of animal tissue from a few stem cells from an animal. 

Salmon in a changing world

Salmon in a changing world

Salmon, the common name for several fish species in the Salmonidae family, is a key ingredient in many dog and cat food ranges. 

Dental products for pets

Dental products for pets

Dental health is a growing and diverse sector in the pet industry with many new product lines in foods, dental hygiene, toys and accessories for dogs, cats and rodents.

Novel ingredients: chicory root fibre

Novel ingredients: chicory root fibre

Chicory root fibre is a dietary fibre sourced from natural chicory roots. It contains inulin, which has significant scientifically-proven health benefits for pets, as well as people.