Visual purchasing: how to use color to appeal to pets and owners 10.27.2022 By Donna Berry Color is an important element to pet food formulations, since pet parents most often buy with their eyes.Read More
Formulating with hemp-based ingredients 08.25.2022 By Donna Berry With demand rising in CBD pet food products, pet food processors need to overcome a variety of efficacy and food safety hurdles.Read More
Formulating limited-ingredient diets to appease consumers, benefit pets 05.26.2022 By Donna Berry By keeping pet food recipes simple, limited-ingredient diets appeal to consumers concerned about their pets’ allergies and food sensitivities.Read More
Rendered ingredients point to environmental, nutritional benefits 02.24.2022 By Donna Berry These ingredients are not only sustainable, but also have significant health and nutritional benefits for pet food.Read More
The 3 P’s of managing shelf life 11.23.2021 By Donna Berry Product, process and package are of key importance to ensure proper nutrition and preservation of pet food and treats.Read More
The functional formulation and nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables 08.24.2021 By Donna Berry Produce ingredients are a familiar and attractive way to add key nutrients, colors and flavors to a pet’s bowl.Read More
‘It’s a necessity:’ finding more sustainable ingredient sources for pet food and treats 04.27.2021 By Donna Berry Pet food and treat processors are exploring novel ingredient options that are better for the environment.Read More
Processing aids offer high-flying benefits for quality, production efficiency 03.23.2021 By Donna Berry These additives can be added to a formulation or on processing equipment to provide process stability, throughput, and improve final product quality. Read More
Exploring alternative proteins and their place in pet food 10.27.2020 By Donna Berry Alligator, insects, lab-cultured proteins and yeast are just a few of many sustainable meat alternatives being incorporated into pet food and treat products.Read More
How antioxidants keep products fresh and pets healthy 07.28.2020 By Donna Berry Whole fruits, vegetables and herbal extracts are all sources of antioxidants that can be used to preserve pet food quality and promote pet health.Read More