PFI’s Atalie Ebersole, senior director of membership and government relations, discusses the negative implications expanding renewable diesel production in the U.S. is having on pet food. What does renewable diesel have to do with pet food? At first glance, they might not seem to be connected, but U.S. pet food makers are being […]
Learn MoreBe aware of myths about ingredients used in pet food. As the voice of U.S. pet food makers, the Pet Food Institute (PFI) is committed to providing factual information about pet food and treats to help consumers make informed decisions when purchasing food for their dog or cat. When we see false claims that could cause […]
Learn MorePet lovers have an array of options when selecting food for their dog or cat. A 2020 study found that there are more than 500 ingredients that are used in pet food recipes, including more than 8.5 million tons of animal- and plant-based products. When formulating a dog or cat food product from the ingredients […]
Learn MoreJoin the Pet Food Institute (PFI) as we continue our look at pet food, from A to Z. Pet food makers work to develop food recipes for dogs and cats that provide essential nutrients in the proper amounts. These nutrients, including vitamins, essential fatty acids, proteins and amino acids, and minerals, help support a pet’s […]
Learn MoreHow can pet lovers be confident an ingredient used in cat or dog food is safe? Today, the Pet Food Institute (PFI) will focus on ingredient safety as we continue our series about pet food from A to Z. Last time, we walked through how to read a pet food label. How Ingredients are Approved […]
Learn MoreJoin the Pet Food Institute (PFI) as we continue our look at pet food, from A to Z. Click here to re-visit our previous post on growth of puppies and kittens. Pet food labels are full of information related to the product’s nutrition, ingredients, the life stage of the pet it’s formulated for, and more. […]
Learn MoreJoin the Pet Food Institute (PFI) as we continue our look at pet food, from A to Z. Click here to re-visit our previous post on Vitamin E. While trends in human diets may lead pet owners to reconsider fat in their four-legged family member’s meals, fats are actually an important part of complete and balanced nutrition for […]
Learn MoreJoin the Pet Food Institute (PFI) as we continue our look at pet food, from A to Z. Click here to re-visit our previous post on dry pet food. How exactly do the vitamins and minerals listed on a pet food label help our dogs and cats? PFI takes a deeper dive into Vitamin E, […]
Learn MoreJoin the Pet Food Institute (PFI) as we continue our look at pet food, from A to Z. Click here to revisit our earlier post on Brewers Dried Yeast. Pet lovers may see recommendations to remove carbohydrates from a diet, but this nutrient class plays an important role in supporting the health of both humans […]
Learn MoreJoin the Pet Food Institute (PFI) as we continue our look at pet food, from A to Z. Click here to re-visit our earlier post on Vitamin A. Many pet food shoppers will look to the label when deciding which food to buy for their dog or cat. You may be surprised to find “Brewers […]
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