Alligator, insects, lab-cultured proteins and yeast are just a few of many sustainable meat alternatives being incorporated into pet food and treat products.

Whole fruits, vegetables and herbal extracts are all sources of antioxidants that can be used to preserve pet food quality and promote pet health.

A plethora of dietary fiber ingredient options for pet food must be properly balanced to reap functional and nutritional benefits.

Brands should help pet owners separate fact from fiction when it comes to selecting healthy and safe pet food and treat products.

Understanding best practices for formulating with these sustainable, multi-functional and cost-effective ingredients.

As consumers look for more information about pet food ingredients and processing methods, some companies are embracing a full disclosure philosophy.

Fruits and vegetables add the visual appeal, nutrition and processing benefits pet food brands are happy to embrace.

The search for new protein sources for pets has nutritionists and environmentalists cheering for plant proteins.

Pet owners are seeking out pet food attributes that they require in their own foods, but a feed-clean approach goes beyond a short 'clean' label.

While ingredients identified as "by-product" may not sound appealing to humans, they can contain valuable nutrients pets crave.