Nutrition is essential for the overall health and longevity of pets. Offering a balanced diet tailored to their individual needs helps ensure they get the nutrients required to thrive throughout their lives.
Read MoreDuring a recent ideation session with a dynamic group of pet enthusiasts, we explored new food possibilities spanning a wide variety of ingredients, flavors, and textures. At one point, someone from the focus group asked: “what are superfoods for pets, and are they the same as ours”?
Read MoreSince 2015, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and industry stakeholders have been working to create a proposed update to pet food labels so that they provide better clarity for the pet parent. Read to explore what’s changing and Simmons Pet Food’s plan.
Read MoreMaking informed nutrition choices for your cat will ensure their long-term health. However, this can be challenging for these furry friends who are known to be rather finicky.
Read MoreJust like we do, our furry friends need plenty of nutrients to be happy and healthy. Protein is among the most important and extraordinary nutrients, playing a vital role in growth and defense against disease.
Read MoreDid you know that pets have preferences for certain types of foods, flavors, textures and ingredients just like humans do? As frustrating as it can be to have our pet turn their nose away at a bowl of food, it’s important for us to remember that their taste preferences are often a means of protection.
Read MoreThe process of choosing the right food for our dogs and cats can be a daunting task. With countless claims all promising to be more superior than the last, it’s easy to worry that we’re not choosing the right food for our pets. But, learning how to decipher these labels and filter through the often extravagant claims will help us feel confident we are choosing a food specific to our pet’s needs.
Read MoreQuality pet foods for the dogs and cats we love require the highest quality ingredients. While many factors such as formula, product design, and cooking method impact the quality, there is no doubt that ingredients are the leading factor. From defining the ingredient’s intended use to assessing food safety risks to testing the ingredient, there are many steps in verifying an ingredient’s quality and its ability to perform as desired.
Read MoreWhat does it take for a pet food to get from idea to the food bowl for the pets we love? Months of hard work, research, testing, long hours on the production floor, and strong cross-functional collaboration. Pet food scientists often have to wear multiple hats, including product developer, animal nutritionist, food scientist, culinary professional, or process engineer.
Read MoreAs a leading producer of pet food in North America, Simmons Pet Food invests in research and the development of skilled pet food experts who create nutritious, safe and high-quality food for our pets. Ensuring our facilities utilize the highest quality food safety processes is part of our commitment to excellence. Seven key practices and benefits associated with commercially-produced pet food are listed in this white paper. Our goal is to help pet parents stay informed and educated on how to best feed their pets, because they are family!
Read MoreThe happiness that a companion animal exhibits when we walk in the door can only be described as pure joy and excitement, and let’s be honest, it is absolutely mutual! A pet’s love is unconditional and their pleasing nature reflects the loyalty they feel towards the people in their lives.
Read MoreGrains, like many ingredients in pet food, have followed trends in the industry. The healthiness of these grains can sometimes be confusing for pet parents. Experts Leah Lambrakis and Jarrod Kersey discuss concerns about grains being used as fillers and how to detect quality pet food in this article, Perplexed About Grains?
Read MoreWhen it comes to “natural” pet food, labels can be difficult to decipher. Many assume “natural” translates to “healthy” and that isn’t always the case. Experts Jarrod Kersey and Leah Lambrakis explain what to look for when it comes to safety and quality of natural-labeled pet food in the article, Natural Pet Food 101.
Read MoreMaking healthy and delicious pet food starts with choosing quality ingredients. Nutrition, digestibility and so much more goes into the equation. Experts Leah Lambrakis and Jarrod Kersey give insight on the process in the article, Making Quality Pet Food.
Read MoreAn alarming 60% of our cat and dog pets are overweight. That’s why it’s important to pick the healthiest options for your furry family members. We at Simmons Pet Food have a passion for creating and producing nourishing food for the pets we love. Experts Leah Lambrakis and Jarrod Kersey tell us how to keep our pets at a healthy weight in this article, Pet Obesity - A Rising Epidemic.
Read MoreSeveral innovative test methods have been developed in recent years in an effort to better understand the food preferences of our pets. Some examples include olfaction (sense of smell) research enabling the influence of odor on dog behavior to be isolated from vision, taste or textural parameters. Our team of experts share more in the article, Principles of Palatability.
Read MoreLike parent, like pet...even when it comes to adding fiber to food. Experts Leah Lambrakis and Jarrod Kersey tell us why it’s important your pet food has this important nutrient and how it will help improve your furry friend’s long-term wellness in the article, The Fuss About Fiber.
Read MoreIt begins with a complete and balanced product. Then product design, formulation and production come into play. And of course people with a passion for pets. Read more in the article, Making Quality Pet Food.
Read MoreAvoiding excess additives and preservatives can be part of that choice. When it comes to wet pet food, packaged in cans, pouches, trays and tubs, the preparation and packaging can reduce the need for additives and preservatives. Our experts cover this and other considerations in their article, The Benefits of Feeding Wet Food to Your Pets.
Read MoreIn some cases, we’re looking for a clear win. Or, a parity result may be the desired outcome, meaning the products were liked equally. Our team of experts discusses the various tools they use to evaluate palatability and ensure foods that nourish and delight pets, in the article, Principles of Palatability.
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