Donna Berry

Separating fact from fiction among pet food ingredient trends and preconceptions

Understanding the fads, fears and facts behind pet food ingredient trends

01.28.2020

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

Pulses proven to be sustainable ingredients that pack a punch for pet nutrition

Pulses can be ‘powerhouse ingredients’ for pet food, when formulated appropriately

10.22.2019

By Donna Berry

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

How processors are going beyond the label to guarantee transparency

07.23.2019

By Donna Berry

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

Van Drunen Farms sweet potato powder for dog treats

Produce inclusions provide pets nutrition and consumers peace of mind

04.23.2019

By Donna Berry

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

Grains in bowls (©STOCKR - STOCK.ADOBE.COM)

Possibilities in plant-based proteins

01.18.2019

By Donna Berry

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

Tree Top, pet friendly fruit ingredients

Behind the scenes of a clean label

10.10.2018

By Donna Berry

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.

Trending toward biologically appropriate pet food

08.20.2018

By Donna Berry

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

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Understanding the fads, fears and facts behind pet food ingredient trends

Pulses can be ‘powerhouse ingredients’ for pet food, when formulated appropriately

How processors are going beyond the label to guarantee transparency

Produce inclusions provide pets nutrition and consumers peace of mind

Possibilities in plant-based proteins

Behind the scenes of a clean label

Trending toward biologically appropriate pet food

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