The percentage of dogs and cats considered overweight or obese in the United States has been rising steadily since 2010, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP). In 2018, APOP shared 60% of cats and 56% of dogs across the country were deemed overweight or obese by a veterinary professional. This amounts to roughly 50 million dogs and 56 million cats. Banfield Pet Hospital went so far as to classify pet obesity as an epidemic in its 2020 […]
Formulating
CHICAGO — Watch out, ketchup, mustard and mayo. During the pandemic, consumers learned how to manipulate food flavors and textures to meet their preferences, and there’s no going back. Now, condiment formulators are exploring all types of mashups, including unique carriers, global fusions and varied consistencies, all intended to wow consumers. “People want more and bolder flavors, and condiments are great delivery vehicles for new experiences,” said Ryan Kukuruzovic, corporate chef, Wixon, Saint Francis, Wis. That’s what the Kraft Heinz Co., […]
