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FungiBite is made of king oyster mushrooms, which are grown in a recently developed IFS certificated farm in northern Upper Austria. The product either comes as a plate of frozen...
Read moreHealth and well-being claims are driving the global pet food market. Such claims on pet food packaging can help pet parents make the right choices for keeping their cats or...
Read moreKnown as a rich source of dietary fiber and micronutrients, and given their numerous health benefits, oats are used in a wide array of feed and pet foods – both...
Read moreMicroalgae are microscopic organisms that present unique opportunities as a functional ingredient in pet food applications. The most important property of certain species of microalgae is their high content of...
Read moreCollagen as an increasingly popular functional ingredient in pet food As a nutritious, functional, and highly digestible source of protein, collagen is becoming a popular and highly targeted pet food...
Read moreActing as the building blocks of vital tissue – such as muscles and organs – in all living creatures, proteins are an essential element in the diets of cats and...
Read moreFamous for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, natural astaxanthin has become a highly targeted ingredient – not only for human consumption but also for pet food. Research shows that...
Read moreSeaweeds are unique ingredients that offer a number of health benefits for pets, such as cats and dogs. The most important property of these marine macroalgae is their very high...
Read moreIn the coming years, the demand for alternative proteins is expected to increase. This is due to growing consumer interest in sustainability and a widening gap between increasing demand and...
Read moreDid you know that egg protein has the highest protein efficiency ratio compared to other protein sources? That is why IQI Trusted petfood Ingredients supplies spray dried pure whole egg...
Read moreAs the number of companion animals is increasing around the world, more and more pets need to be fed, requiring more pet food than ever and increasing the global impact....
Read moreDietary fibers are increasingly recognized as an important functional ingredient in pet food. The main distinctions in functionality are between soluble versus insoluble fibers and fermentable versus non-fermentable fibers. These...
Read moreFinding the right ingredients for hybrid animal/plant-based or vegan pet food applications In the coming years, as global protein demand grows rapidly, the pet food market will be confronted by...
Read moreMany countries have a strong aging pet population as well as a human one, which accelerates market demand for senior pet nutrition. Ensuring that cats and dogs get the right...
Read moreTaurine is an amino sulfonic acid that is essential for the proper functioning of the bodies of mammals, such as cats and dogs. Although high concentrations of taurine are found...
Read morePet food manufacturers are continuously looking for new and innovative ingredients to meet consumer demands. Many different factors can influence the ultimate choice of ingredient, including nutritional value, quality,...
Read moreSpray-dried animal plasma (SDAP) is well recognized by the pet food industry as an important functional and palatable ingredient. It is used as a source of protein and has excellent...
Read morePets need a well-balanced diet for optimal health. Antarctic krill is a functional, sustainable and traceable MSC-certified marine ingredient that combines a number of important nutrients. Processed into full-fat krill...
Read moreDietary fibers are now increasingly recognized as an important functional ingredient in pet food. A healthy diet for pets, such as cats and dogs, contains a mix of both soluble...
Read moreOmega-3 fatty acids (ALA, EPA and DHA) offer a range of health benefits to both humans and pets, such as cats and dogs. To achieve this, the pet food industry...
Read moreThe use of prebiotics is a significant trend in the food and pet food industry. Prebiotics support the natural defence barrier by increasing and stimulating ‘good’ microflora in the gastrointestinal...
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