Emma Penrod

As plant-based foods become more nutritionally sophisticated, recent research suggests they can be digestible and potentially beneficial, at least for dogs.

A recent survey indicates that 1 in 3 manufacturers now miss their target date when launching a new product or expanding production.

Consumers want more supplements for their pets that support the immune system. Legal developments in America could help make such products more viable.

It may be the less glamorous side of pet ownership, but with a growing population of companion animals worldwide, data on sales in the pet hygiene segment on Amazon shows this is an increasingly important part of the market.

Convincing consumers to get on board may be the most challenging hurdle yet in the bid to use food waste hydrolysates as ingredients in pet food.

As AAFCO and the FDA end their collaboration, industry professionals hope that new ways for feed ingredients to be assessed could work to the advantage of pet food companies.

Production plants have a wide range of solutions at their disposal – old and new – to help them reduce their energy consumption. Which measures are most effective and what areas should they prioritize?

Algal oil could make its way into more pet food formulations as manufacturers look for ways to protect themselves against volatile fish oil prices.

The ongoing humanization of pets hasn’t just changed what consumers buy. It’s also changing the way pet food is made.

Dry pet food is performing well, despite the impact of price hikes in this category. What are today’s trends in consumer preferences? And how are these likely to develop in the coming years?