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KIBBLE SHAPE AND ITS EFFECT ON FELINE PALATABILITY
Kibble Shape and its Effect on Feline Palatability Researchers at AFB International wanted to determine if kibble shape affects the palatability of dry cat foods. These results can provide both operations and product implications for pet food manufacturers.
DownloadTempting Prospects in the Pet Treats Market
Tempting Prospects in the Pet Treats Market Pet treats are big business. Sales growth in this category regularly outpaces the pet food market, and is expected to continue increasing year-over-year. However, treats are held to a higher standard of palatability than other pet food, since pet parents expect their cat or dog to readily accept […]
DownloadPalatants: Storage and Stability
Dry palatants offer flexibility in shipping and application, plus exceptional levels of palatability. Learn best practices for their storage, handling and application to help ensure optimal results. Dry palatants are flowable powders that perform best when appropriately stored and applied. To maximize your palatant investment, download our best practices, including details on: Distribution and monitoring systems […]
DownloadImproving Wet Cat Food Palatability
The wet cat food market is dynamic and growing. New ingredients, product forms and package types make creating palatable wet cat food a challenging task. AFB International launched a long-term strategic initiative to improve the palatability of wet cat food and help deliver the performance pet parents expect and cats prefer. To read more about […]
DownloadBEYOND CONSUMPTION: Measuring Cat’s Food Enjoyment
This whitepaper discusses palatability assessment methods that quantify behaviors cat owners are likely to use to judge cat enjoyment of foods and treats.
DownloadFat Type and Amount: Its Impact on Palatability
AFB International’s recent research on preferences in kibble fat sources and concentrations can be found in the May issue of Petfood Industry Magazine in a new white paper titled “Fat Type and Amount: Its Impact on Palatability”. Led by AFB scientist Greg Hibbard, these findings were also presented in a poster session at the 2019 […]
DownloadPaired vs. Monadic
Paired Comparison assessments can tell us something different than Monadic assessments. Paired Comparison uses two bowls, where two different foods are presented. In Monadic testing, only one bowl of food is presented.
DownloadFat Quality: Impact of Fats on Palatability
Pet food scientists know fat is an important ingredient in pet foods. However, not all fats are quality fats and even high-quality fats need to be treated to ensure they maintain that quality. That’s why it’s crucial for all disciplines within pet food producers—from purchasing and sales to marketing and general management—to understand how the investment in good fat quality contributes to pet food palatability and, ultimately, the bottom line.
DownloadApplying Pet Food Palatants
One key to high-performing pet foods is the effective use of palatants. AFB shares expert insights for applying both liquid and dry palatants.
DownloadTaste Test Methodology – Nose In Bowl
A new measure of a dog’s focus on her food is making successful meal development easier. AFB researchers share sample results and potential impacts.
DownloadEquivalence testing: Insights from the experts
How can you show that two products will perform equally well? AFB biostatistician Jay Harrison shares how knowing the question you want to answer is key to designing a test to answer it.
DownloadEnsuring coating consistency: challenges and approaches
Which method of testing palatant coating consistency is right for your needs?
DownloadApplications of e-Nose and e-Tongue Technology (ENT) in Pet Food Palatability
While there’s still no replacement for the two-bowl test using real animals, instrumental techniques have come a long way in adding depth to palatability testing. Learn more about what this smell and taste technology can do.
DownloadPrinciples of Pet Food Palatability
At AFB International, we’ve honed the science for making pet foods, treats and supplements taste better. Learn more about the history and principles of pet food palatability in this white paper.
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