Premixes provide processors with the essential nutrients needed to create complete-and-balanced pet foods.

With supply under constraints, processors are relying on alternative sources, from novel proteins to fermented ingredients. 

From ashwagandha to biotics, formulators are looking to nutraceutical ingredients to add extra nutritional and functional value to pet foods, treats and supplements.

Exploring ingredients that make vegan and vegetarian dog food formulas possible.

Fruit and vegetable inclusions can help processors satisfy a pet parent’s desire for more appealing formulas for their pets.

Supplementation depends on raw materials, but may ultimately be necessary to make a diet complete and balanced.

Pet food processors are expanding their ingredient options by adding insects to the menu.

Prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics can all help optimize pet digestion and overall health.

More ingredients are being upcycled to create nutritious formulas and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.

Color is an important element to pet food formulations, since pet parents most often buy with their eyes.