carbohydrates | Pet Food Processing

Carbohydrates are essential ingredients in pet food formulations

Making the case for carbohydrates

03.23.2023

By Jennifer Barnett Fox

Misconceptions about the nutritional needs of pets can lead to villainization of carbohydrates in pet foods.

Corazon Capital leads $2 million funding round for KetoNatural Pet Foods

Low-carb dog food startup receives $2 million in funding

03.08.2021

By Jordan Tyler

KetoNatural Pet Foods closed a successful seed financing transaction led by Corazon Capital.

AAFCO sets deadlines for proposed pet food label changes

Upcoming label changes for carbohydrates in pet food

02.05.2021

By Jordan Tyler

The Association of American Feed Control Officials has issued proposed changes for guaranteed analyses of carbohydrates in animal food, setting a deadline for commentary in early April.

AAFCO's 2021 Mid-Year Meeting held virtually

Recapping AAFCO’s Mid-Year Meeting

01.26.2021

By Jordan Tyler

The organization’s Pet Food Committee discussed proposed changes to some ingredient guidelines.

Fact sheet debunks carbohydrate myths for pet food

Carbohydrates explained in new FEDIAF fact sheet for pet owners

02.04.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The European Pet Food Industry Federation created the resource to supplement its peer-reviewed report on the benefits and functions of carbohydrates in pet nutrition.