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Symrise strengthens its petfood activities
Symrise has signed a purchase agreement with the owners of ADF/IDF, a leading natural nutrition ingredient provider for petfood, regarding the acquisition of their business. ADF/IDF...
What it’s like to be animal technicians at AFB’s PARC
We were excited for the opportunity when we were hired as animal technicians at AFB International.
We understood that our love for pets, past experience...
Aroma in petfood palatability
If a pet won't eat petfood, very little can be done. A pet doesn't take into account if the nutrition is balanced, the price...
Developing tomorrow’s workforce, AFB’s university relation and recruiting programme
Attracting and developing top talent is a priority at AFB International. As the petfood industry continues to grow and advance, our workforce needs are...
The impact of fat on palatability in petfood
Research reveals preference differences in dogs and cats for kibble fat sources and concentrations.
Overview
Fat plays an important role in dog and cat food, providing...
Promoting healthy habits to tackle pet obesity
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), more than half of US pets are considered overweight or obese, and the number affected is expected...
Palatability, a fundamental concept for petfood formulation
Food taste is one of the main characteristics that determine our choice of purchase. Often, we stop consuming extremely nutritious products because they do...
Fat quality: The impact of fats on palatability
Petfood palatability is the result of what AFB International call, 'the triangle of palatability success ingredients, palatants and processing.' Fats can provide important functions...
Controlling and predetermining palatability in petfood
Palatability is a complex parameter specific to each petfood on the market. It is a property of the food, but it is also a...
Measuring cats’ food enjoyment
Meal times are one of the best opportunities for pet owners to interact with their cats and further enrich the human-pet bond. A pet...
