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US pet food regulations unravel the mysteries of product labelling
4 Mar 2024
New regulations governing the labelling of pet foods were approved by AAFCO members last July, providing the first major update to pet food regulations in 40 years. The move was a response to pet owners asking for clarity on labels that left many confu...
Read moreLack of oversight in pet food could pose health risk to humans
22 Nov 2023
The pet food industry needs stricter health and safety standards, particularly as handling raw pet food can spread foodborne illnesses to humans, including Salmonella and Listeria, according to stakeholders.
Read moreNestlé faces US lawsuit for allegedly false advertising pet food as ‘natural’
16 Nov 2023
Legal action has been brought against Nestlé Purina Petcare in the US, after various products were allegedly falsely marketed as ‘natural’, despite containing multiple synthetic ingredients.
Read moreHealthy and humane: Noochies launches pet food that is factory farming-free
15 Sep 2023
US pet food brand Noochies uses nutritional yeast to make its meat-free, healthy dog food and freeze-dried snacks for cats and dogs – a humane pet food range that is free from factory farming meat, it says.
Read moreInsect protein market heats up in APAC region
12 Jun 2023
Packed with superfood-level nutritional benefits and with a neutral taste, Asian brands are using insect protein in finished products, such as Thailand’s Proothie, which makes cricket protein granola bars.
Read morePlant-based could be the way forward in pet food
25 May 2023
Growing numbers of pet owners are choosing plant-based food for their pets for health and sustainability reasons, according to ProVeg, with many products containing healthy wholefood ingredients like kale, chia, beetroot, and broccoli.
Read moreSustainability a growing focus for global pet food brands
6 Apr 2023
Pet food brands around the world are responding to consumer demands for sustainable pet food in many ways, from upcycled ingredients to carbon footprint claims and reduced-plastic packaging.
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