Kemin’s new line of palatants for dog foods meet natural and clean label consumer demands.

The formulas are free from legumes, peas and potatoes and include meat as the first ingredient.

It is the company’s first dry pet food facility in the US and remains its largest dry food, pet care and treat product factory in North America.

The formulas include DL-methionine to support urinary tract health in felines.

Members toured the manufacturer’s Kentucky pet food kitchens, visited a regional supplier and observed all aspects of operations.

A survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention reveals pet owners and veterinary professionals are divided on the efficacy and influence of certain pet food formulation claims.

The European Pet Food Industry Federation released its 2018 pet industry statistics, revealing a steadily growing pet industry despite a stagnant pet population.

The 400,000-sq.-ft. facility will produce more than one million lbs. of pet food per day.

In the current regulatory environment, manufacturers should proceed with caution when incorporating CBD into pet foods and animal feeds.

The inclusion of anti-Fel d1 antibodies in felines’ food can neutralize an allergenic protein in cats saliva, potentially reducing human allergies.