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Donna Berry

Donna Berry is the owner of Dairy & Food Communications. She has been tracking consumer behaviors and food trends, with an emphasis on dairy, for more than 25 years. She currently writes for numerous Sosland Publishing Company publications, including Dairy Processing, Food Business News, MEAT+POULTRY, Baking & Snack, and Pet Food Processing. She has a bachelor’s degree in food science from the University of Illinois and product development industry experience with Kraft Foods.

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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.

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.

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.

Formulating pet food and treats for optimal shelf life

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.

Fruits and vegetables can be used as alternatives to other pet food ingredients commonly associated with GMOs, such as corn, wheat and soybeans.

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.

Sourcing more sustainable pet food and treat ingredients. Sustainable salmon fishing near Norway

‘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.

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.

Cultured koji (Aspergillus oryzae) as a protein source in dog treats is a type of fungi rich in amino acids and umami flavor.

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.