Author: Samaneh Azarpajouh

Pet ownership has increased dramatically over the past 3 decades. By 2024, approximately 70% of US households will own at least one pet, accounting for more than 163.4 million pets including 77.8 million dogs. Due to the increasing number of dogs in households, the pet food industry is developing dynamically. Today, many dogs are viewed as members of the family, and they are fed and cared for with the goal of improving their health, well-being, longevity, and quality of life. This article will discuss the top 5 nutrients in a balanced dog food.ProteinsProteins in dog food are important in building…

Challenges in sustainable packagingThe pet food industry produces an estimated 300 million lbs. of plastic pet food and treat bags each year in the US alone, and only about 1% of that packaging has an end-of-life solution that doesn’t include a landfill. Sustainability is an important factor affecting pet feed purchases and decisions. However, the challenge for manufacturers is that sustainability often conflicts with certain packaging trends. Environmental packaging materials may not deliver optimal quality, durability, and food safety features and smaller or single-serve packaging may add to the waste problem rather than solve it. Improving package recycling, providing clear…