A new trade show devoted exclusively to the pet food industry is slated for September 23-24 at the Hilton Chicago. Speakers at the event, dubbed Petfood 2.0, will share science-based information and viewpoints about sourcing, manufacturing, packaging, sustainability, and distribution – among other topics – and will discuss recent innovations in the field.
Robert J. Silver, DVM, CVA will offer his insights about the positive and practical impacts consumer activism can have on the pet food industry. Pet owners have been galvanized in recent years by frequent recalls of poisonous and sometimes deadly food products, as well as an increasing interest in optimal nutrition for pets. They are making their voices heard and the result is better quality control and healthier formulations.
The conference sponsor is SupplySide Animal Nutrition, a division of VIRGO (vpico.com). According to Karen Howard, the company’s senior contributing editor and former president of the National Animal Supplement Council (nasc.com), “The data is clear, pets are family members, and consumers want products they can trust… The quality of ingredients and the science supporting formulations for pet food and supplements are becoming increasingly important for purchasing decisions.”
4 Common Pet Food Ingredients to Avoid
According to veterinarian Robert Silver, a slated speaker at Petfood 2.0, the following four common pet food ingredients are being avoided by savvy consumers – and Bay Woof readers would be wise to follow suit.
Ethoxyquin, a phenolic antioxidant originally developed by Monsanto to prevent rubber from cracking due to oxidation.
Carrageenan, which has shown the potential to cause cancer and inflammation in lab animals.
Canola oil, which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t allow in infant formula – calling into question its health effects on pets.
Meat meal and bone meal, often derived from dead animals (including euthanized dogs, cats, and horses) or other meat not allowed in human food.
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