Insect-based pet foods may be nutrient deficient, contain other animals

Some insect-based pet foods may not meet nutritional guidelines and may contain species not listed on the label. Researchers at Ghent University in Belgium evaluated the nutritional adequacy of insect-based dog and cat foods and found potential gaps in quality control and labeling accuracy. The researchers analyzed 29 insect-based pet food products available in European … Read more

Private label pet food growth outpaced national brands

Although pet food price inflation has trailed the overall national inflation rate in the U.S., pet owners have nevertheless responded to higher consumer goods prices. Private label pet foods may have benefited from this growing cost-consciousness among pet owners. Pet food inflation and private label growth In April 2025, pet inflation rose 1.9% year-over-year, up … Read more