Alternative ingredients
Pet parents and insect-based pet food: recipe for a great love story
A consumer survey powered by YummyPets reveals how pet parents feel about insect proteins in pet food and shows the high potential of such alternative protein sources in the industry.
Alternative proteins in pet food: a scientific review
Veganism and sustainability are hot topics in both human and pet nutrition. But can dogs and cats thrive on diets using unconventional protein sources?
Plant proteins in pet food: making the right choices in terms of nutrition, functionality and sustainability
Meat proteins are still the main ingredient in dog and cat diets. How can plant proteins support traditional diets in terms of nutrition, functionality and sustainability? Consult this checklist to find the best solution.
Country report: Portugal - Portuguese pet food producers tap into potential
A shift in pet owners’ focus to quality and health is driving growth in the Portuguese pet food manufacturing sector. However, the local industry is not without its challenges.
Is torula yeast the next core protein in pet food formulation?
Let’s learn more about this sustainable yet highly nutritious and palatable source of protein...
Cultivated chicken: how will it shape the future of pet food?
Meatly recently announced the rollout of a new cultivated chicken product for cats in the UK market, with expectations to expand to North America soon.
Seafood ingredients and the impact of fish shortages
Algal oil could make its way into more pet food formulations as manufacturers look for ways to protect themselves against volatile fish oil prices.
Green-lipped mussel: harnessing the power of marine ingredients
This popular nutritional component has been gaining traction in the pet supplement arena due to a belief in its anti-inflammatory properties.
Indian animal protein firm Mukka makes IPO debut
The fish oil supplier’s initial public offering (IPO) opened to strong demand.
Lyka Pet Food expands manufacturing capabilities to Victoria
The Australian pet food manufacturer aims to improve its logistics strategy.
What’s in store for vegan pet food in 2024?
The vegan pet food sector is witnessing a host of new brands and innovations. So what’s driving this trend? Is there a case for flexitarian pets? And how can manufacturers win against conventional meat brands?
Time for action: the carbon footprint of the hidden soy in pet food
A deep dive into granular data can accelerate understanding of the impacts of soy in animal feed, which can have an outsized effect on the carbon footprint of pet food.
Fruit and veg in pet food: formulations, claims and safe use
Plant ingredients are routinely added to pet foods, but formulations and amounts can vary greatly – as can potential benefits.
Plant ingredients in dog food – what does recent research say?
The role and potential benefits of plant-derived constituents to canine diets are hotly debated topics. Here, we look at what the latest science can tell us.
How an EU grant could change the pet industry through a Finnish biotech start-up
The European Commission invested €12 million in Enifer to help build a mycoprotein factory.
GPF 2024: present and future of the pet industry
More than 300 insiders gathered in Venice to share their knowledge, experiences and key insights on opportunities for pet businesses.
AAFCO approves dried mealworm meal for adult dog food
Insect producer Ÿnsect is the first company to receive authorization to commercialize mealworm proteins in the US.
Analysis: Why Tyson Foods invested in insect supplier Protix?
This year’s flat net sales have made the growing insect market even more appealing for the American multinational.
Lithuanian insect supplier to set up yellow mealworm plant
Divaks has partnered with Switzerland-based group Bühler to set up a commercial-scale production facility by 2025.
Harnessing protein power: sardines and anchovies as superfoods
As consumers become increasingly focused on holistic pet care, superfoods are gaining more traction. Are protein superfoods being overlooked in pet nutrition?
