Alternative ingredients

Despite inflationary pressures and supply-chain challenges, thousands of new offerings still launch in the sector each year. And their ability to stay the course rests on whether they can respond to evolving customer needs.

A comprehensive survey across six countries reveals the feeding behavior of today’s pet parents and what factors are driving their choices.

How you can cut the carbon footprint of wet pet food, without compromising nutrition or quality.

As pet food formulators seek ingredients that combine nutritional quality, sustainability and consumer appeal, dried egg is emerging as a versatile solution.

The category is growing faster than the traditional mainstays of pet foods, driven by ingredients that claim to offer health and sustainability benefits.

An easier path to cleaner mouths may come not from tougher chews or more brushing, but from nutrition that reshapes the oral ecosystem.

New research points to the role of insect meal in supporting dogs’ skin barrier and antioxidant defenses.

Product expansion, cultivated meat, investment and new legislation are driving growth and innovation across the Southeast Asian market.

The insect player received €18 million to expand its capacity to 2,500 tons of protein powder per year.

New research demonstrates its potential to replace animal blood plasma while maintaining texture and palatability.