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In this Petworking interview short, host Peter Kenseth catches up with Dr. Greg Aldrich of Nulo Pet Food at Global Pet Expo 2025 to see their innovative packaging redesign firsthand.Following their pre-show conversation about the challenges of retail merchandising, this was an exciting chance examine Nulo's comprehensive packaging refresh for their Freestyle line - a project that touched 70-80 different SKUs. Dr. Aldrich walked us through their smart design improvements including flat-bottom construction, interrupted gussets for better shelf stability, and the impressive "apex closure" Velcro seal that makes resealing pet food bags significantly easier.We also got a look at Nulo's newest products: a small breed beef and sweet potato recipe and their new adult lamb formula. This brief segment perfectly illustrates how packaging innovation can enhance consumer experience in meaningful ways beyond the product itself.As Dr. Aldrich notes, pet food manufacturers have just 5-6 seconds to communicate their value proposition to shoppers amid the visual noise of retail environments. Watch to see how Nulo is meeting this challenge!
SuperZoo is just around the corner, and I'm excited. In the latest episode of Petworking, I sat down with three industry leaders to discuss upcoming trends and innovations in pet nutrition ahead of this major event, and what we can hope and expect to see on the show floor in Las Vegas this week. My guests were Dr. Greg Aldrich, COO of Nulo Pet Food, Greg Kean VP of Global Innovation and Nutrition at Wellness Pet Company, and Dr. James Templeman, Director of Nutrition at Primal Pet Foods. Key discussion points included: Alternative processing methods: The experts expect to see continued innovation in minimally processed pet foods, including raw, frozen, freeze-dried, and gently cooked options. These products aim to provide optimal nutrition while addressing consumer demand for less processed foods. Affordability and value: With economic pressures affecting pet owners, companies are working to balance premium nutrition with affordability. This includes offering smaller package sizes and positioning some products as meal toppers rather than complete diets. Consumer experience: The panel emphasized the importance of creating positive feeding experiences for both pets and owners. This includes factors like aroma, texture, and variety to keep pets interested and owners satisfied. Fresh and refrigerated foods: While fresh pet food continues to grow in popularity, the experts noted challenges around profitability, logistics, and consumer education. They expect continued innovation in this space to address these issues. Science-backed nutrition: There's an increasing focus on conducting feeding trials and other research to validate nutritional claims and build veterinarian and consumer trust. Sustainability: The experts hope to see more innovation around sustainable nutrition, including alternative proteins and upcycled ingredients. Cat food innovation: With the growing cat population, there's an opportunity for more product development specifically for felines. While it's challenging to predict the next big breakthrough, the experts agreed that Super Zoo often provides surprises in terms of new product concepts. They look forward to seeing how companies continue to innovate to meet evolving consumer demands and pet nutritional needs. As the pet food industry continues to evolve, it's clear that balancing nutrition, affordability, sustainability, and consumer experience will be key drivers of innovation. Super Zoo 2024 promises to showcase the latest advancements in these areas, potentially unveiling the next big trend in pet nutrition. Listen to the episode, and share your thoughts in the comments!
Chief operating Officer of Nulo Pet Food Dr. Greg Aldrich answers the question, "How have pet food processing technologies evolved, and what do today's technologies mean for the pet food space?"
Dr. Greg Aldrich, Chief Operating Officer at Nulo Pet Food, recently joined Petworking host Peter Kenseth to discuss Nulo's latest innovations in minimally processed pet foods and the brand's philosophy on optimal pet nutrition. Aldrich, who previously worked as an associate professor at Kansas State University studying pet nutrition, joined Nulo about 15 months ago after consulting with the company for over a decade. He has been working closely with Nulo founder Michael Landa on developing foods that align with an active lifestyle for both pets and their owners. A Focus on Minimal Processing A key focus for Nulo is minimizing the processing and heat applied to their foods in order to maximize nutrient retention and availability. Aldrich explained that traditional manufacturing processes like extrusion for kibble and retort canning subject all ingredients to very high heat, which can damage nutrients and create undesirable chemical interactions. Nulo is exploring techniques like cold pressing, gently cooking, air drying, and freeze drying as alternatives that apply lower temperatures for shorter periods. "We're trying to find the perfect time and temperature for each component," said Aldrich. He positions Nulo's approach between raw diets, which have food safety and shelf-life challenges, and highly-processed kibble and cans. The goal is pasteurization to control pathogens while minimizing nutrient loss. High Protein, Low Carb Philosophy In line with the idea that dogs and cats are carnivores, Nulo has adopted a nutritional philosophy focused on high animal protein and low carbohydrates from low-glycemic sources like miscanthus grass fiber. Aldrich cited research linking high protein to better lean body mass and concerns that highly-digestible starches may contribute to obesity and diabetes in pets. Partnering with Athletes To emphasize the nutrition and performance connection, Nulo has partnered with elite athletes like Simone Biles and plans to feature more Olympians heading into the Paris 2024 games. The idea is that consumers will be more receptive to nutritional advice from the athletes they admire. What's Next Nulo's latest innovations include the new cold pressed diet, gently cooked shelf-stable pouches, rebranded freeze dried, and new canned cat foods. At SuperZoo 2024, the brand plans to unveil new treat products aligned with their nutritional principles as well as updated packaging. Aldrich is aiming for continued progress toward the "perfect pet food" through optimal ingredient selection and processing tailored to each nutrient type. However, he emphasized the need for more research funding specifically for pet nutrition to advance knowledge in this area.
Summary for 10-15-2023 – It's Intimacy, Not RelationshipIn this week's teaching Greg Aldrich discusses the desire of God to have intimacy with us. Relationships can be superficial, casual, performance focused and more. That is not what God desires. Intimacy is a special and unique experience that we can enjoy with God.If you would like to join us live in person or via zoom, or would like to comment on this message, please feel free to email us at livinggracegr@outlook.com. The worship set for this week can be found at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTY7sXE66tKSo57wBwl4sGHwMlhpbfUhu
Summary for 10-08-2023 – Prophecy – The Word Is AffirmationIn this week's teaching Greg Aldrich revisits the gift of prophecy. Prophecy is a tool to convey the heart of God to a person receiving ministry. Prophecy is powerful when properly understood. If you would like to join us live in person or via zoom, or would like to comment on this message, please feel free to email us at livinggracegr@outlook.com. The worship set for this week can be found at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTY7sXE66tKQt_WujKfPX0iTMvaTUsteg
Summary for 10-01-2023 – Prophecy – Conveying The Heart of GodIn this week's teaching Greg Aldrich revisits the gift of prophecy. Prophecy is a tool to convey the heart of God to a person receiving ministry. It is not about the person delivering the message nor is it about building a role for the person engaging in prophecy. It is always about God using the gift and the person to build up, lift up, and cheer up the recipient.If you would like to join us live in person or via zoom, or would like to comment on this message, please feel free to email us at livinggracegr@outlook.com.
Summary for 06-18-2023 – Choose Your WeaponsIn this week's gathering, Greg Aldrich takes us on a journey to examine the real weapons of our warfare. Spiritual warfare in certain Christian circles has been so misunderstood and mistaught that we often become frustrated and give up. Realizing that the weapons of our warfare are to be used to overcome the lies and strongholds in our lives, Greg looks at love, faith, unity, and gratitude as true weapons to help us navigate things in our lives and which lead us to greater freedom/If you would like to join us live in person or via zoom, or would like to comment on this message, please feel free to email us at livinggracegr@outlook.com. The worship set for this week can be found at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTY7sXE66tKSo57wBwl4sGHwMlhpbfUhu
Summary for 04-09-2023 – Expectation, Vision, and ImaginationRecently we have spent time in our gatherings looking at the concepts of vision and imagination. Though both these concepts are important, they also need a catalyst to ignite them. The catalyst expectation. What do you expect in your life will impact what you see manifest and happen in your life. In his week's gathering Greg Aldrich discusses the importance of expectation as a tool for focusing our vision and imagination.If you would like to join us live in person or via zoom, please feel free to reach out to us at livinggracegr@outlook.com.The link to today's worship set is: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTY7sXE66tKRwt-cHyTUt1yIbn3-vv0Os
Pet Food Program Director at Kansas State University Dr. Greg Aldrich answers the question, "Where does the idea of a circular economy fit in the pet food space?"
Summary from December 18, 2022 – ExpectationsIn this weeks gathering, Greg Aldrich delivered a teaching about expectations. Using a number of the Christmas Scriptures, Greg revealed the level of expectation in the various persons involved in the story and how important their expectations were to their actual experiences. Each one of us can develop a lifestyle of expectation as to the things the Trinity has shown us.
Summary from October 30, 2022 – The Father's EmbraceIn this week's gathering, Greg Aldrich discussed the Father's Embrace of each of us, using Luke 15 as his text. The heart of the Father is exposed to and shared with us as we see how the Father treated his wayward son upon his return. The unconditional love of the Trinity is on display in this teaching. As we embrace the fact that we are loved unconditionally, so much opens up to us.
The Grain Market Report and Some Potential Threats K-State Research Benefits the Pet Food Industry and Kansas Agriculture Kansas Agricultural Weather 00:01:00 – The Grain Market Report and Some Potential Threats: K-State grain market economist, Dan O'Brien, covers the effects of the most recent crop production report on both corn and wheat, the on-going drought in South America, the threat of a railway strike yet again, and Russia potentially not renewing the Black Sea grain agreement. 00:12:00 – K-State Research Benefits the Pet Food Industry and Kansas Agriculture: K-State associate professor in Food Science, Valentina Trinetta, discusses her research inspired by Salmonella outbreaks in the pet food industry. In addition, Greg Aldrich, professor and director of the Pet Food Program here at K-State, previews KibbleCon and shares the ways the pet food industry benefits Kansas agriculture. 00:23:00 – Kansas Agricultural Weather: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond says parts of the state received some precipitation this past week, along with cooler weather. He also reports that higher wind speeds are creating a greater risk for wildfires. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Samantha Bennett and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.
KSRE Summer Research Fellowship Preparing for Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus Now Watering Trees 00:01:05—KSRE Summer Research Fellowship— K-State associate professor and director of the Pet Food Program, Greg Aldrich, and K-State Research and Extension Summer Research Fellow, Kiara McCalister from Florida A&M University share about the KSRE Summer Research Fellowship program and their work this summer developing a pet food preference evaluation method for cats KSRE Summer Research Fellowship Website Grain Science and Industry KSU Website 00:12:10 —Preparing for Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus Now— K-State wheat pathology specialist, Kelsey Anderson Onofre, shares her insight into wheat streak mosaic virus and what producers can do now to prevent the spread of the disease in the coming year 2021 Wheat Variety Guide (2022 guide will be released soon) The KSU Plant Pathology Diagnostic Lab email is clinic@ksu.edu Plant Pathology Diagnostic Lab Website 00:23:07—Watering Trees — We end with this week's horticulture piece from K-State horticulturist Ward Upham says trees should be a priority for watering, especially if water use restrictions are in place Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Samantha Bennett and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.
Summary from March 20, 2022: JUST PLAIN GRACEI this Sunday's discussion, Greg Aldrich leads a discussion of pure, plain grace, using a video from Graham Cook as the focal point of discussion. Clearly grace permeates every aspect of our body, soul and spirit, allowing us to lead an ever increasing life of joy and peace.
Summary of November 21, 2021 – Living the Plan of GodIn this recording, a discussion takes place following up on the teaching of Greg Aldrich from 10/31/2021 and the teaching of Mo Thomas from 11/14/2021. The discussion centers on God's plan for love and union to ultimately win, our lives as we navigate life in response to the plan of God, and how the Trinity factors in our co-creative nature to explore the unlimited possibilities that are in the heart of God.
Summary of October 31, 2021 – Today Is That DayIn this recording, Greg Aldrich looks at the concept of “in that day” as expressed by Jesus. Looking at today as being in that day and examining the concept of time as now, and not past or future, we can live out of the fullness of our true identity. In this present day, today, Father, Son and Holy Spirit meet us and share love and experiences with us so that we can live in greater joy, peace and love.
Guests: Dr. Greg Aldrich, K-State University, Dr. Amanda Dainton, K-State University, Dr. Heather Acuff, K-State University, Krystina Lema Almeida, K-State UniversityIn this episode, you’ll feel like we're back on campus because we've gathered together some of the top minds in the Kansas State University pet food program for this week's pubcast. The discussion started at our very first research showcase webinar, which aired on March 16th. We'll feature other university programs going forward. And if you'd like for us to consider showcasing your university program, simply email us anh.marketing@balchem.com. To find a recording of the K-State showcase webinar, go to www.balchem.com/realscience.Dr. Greg Aldrich discussed some of the successes and careers his students have found in the pet food industry after going through the program at K-State. 22:15Dr. Heather Acuff gave advice, to future students, to ask their professors about programs they are interested in joining. Also, nobody needs to tell themselves they are too old to go back to school. 25:39Dr. Amanda Dainton discussed the option of internships and immersive experiences for college students. 26.59Dr. Heather Acuff discussed probiotics and their possible benefits. As well as integrating vitamins and minerals versus consumers having to worry about doses and mixes for their pets. 41:27Krystina Lema Almeida discussed sustainability, product variety and ingredients in the pet food industry. 54:53Dr. Greg Aldrich discussed how protein will be the biggest challenge for the pet food industry moving forward. With a growing world population, the pet food industry will have to embrace different varieties of protein. 56:21If you want one of our new Real Science Exchange t-shirts, make sure to screenshot your rating, review or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address and we’ll get a shirt in the mail to you.Please subscribe and share with your animal health industry friends to bring more friends to join us around the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.This podcast is sponsored by Balchem Animal Nutrition and Health.
There are soooo many options for what to feed your dog or cat, from the cheap stuff at the supermarket to fresh food delivered straight to your door. So what’s the best option? And just how fancy do we need to get to be good pet parents? We ask Prof. Maja Louise Arendt, Dr. Paul Pion and Prof. Marion Nestle. Get the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3wEyFXM This is our last episode of the season!! We’ll be back in September. This episode was produced by Rose Rimler with help from Wendy Zukerman and Nick DelRose, as well as Michelle Dang, Taylor White and Meryl Horn. We’re edited by Blythe Terrell, with help from Alex Blumberg. Fact checking by Diane Kelly. Mix and sound design by Bumi Hidaka. Music written by Bumi Hidaka, Peter Leonard, Marcus Bagala, Emma Munger and Bobby Lord. A huge thanks to all the researchers we got in touch with for this episode, including Prof. Leslie Lyons, Prof. Greg Aldrich, Prof. George Fahey, Prof. Andrew Knight, Dr. Tony Moore, Dr. Marge Chandler and Professor Gregory Okin. And special thanks to Peter Leonard for voicing our wildcat ad, as well as Michelle Zassinhaus, Christopher and Elise Suter and Oliver Flinck. And to all of our friends and families and pets — Mattie and Fred White and Taylor’s cat Yessica, Walter Rimler and Rose's cat Fiona, Jack Weinstein and Hunter, Liwen Hu, the Zukerman family and Joseph Lavelle Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are living in times where people and things are being labeled in a way that causes division and pain. This them and us mentality does not conform to the perspective of the Trinity. In this message Greg Aldrich discusses who really has the right to label people or things. Understanding this perspective will help reduce tension and accusations in our lives and society.
National Sorghum Producers Executive Vice President John Duff and Sorghum Checkoff Market Development Director Doug Bice co-host this week’s episode of Sorghum Smart Talk to discuss pet food with Kansas State University Research Professor Greg Aldrich, Ph.D. The trio tackles the nutritional benefits of sorghum in campion animal formulations, how the pet food industry has changed in the past six months and what might be around the corner for sorghum in pet foods.
• Assessing the realities of late-emerging wheat • A preview of next month’s “Feeding Your Future” event at K-State • Agricultural news headlines • Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Late-Emerging Wheat: K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato talks about the chances for late-emerging or non-emerging wheat to still produce a decent yield, now that drier areas of Kansas have been replenished with moisture of late...he cites K-State research on the yield potential of such late stands, saying that producers in this situation should evaluate that carefully. 00:12:55 – “Feeding Your Future”: From the Grain Science and Industry Department at K-State, Greg Aldrich, Fran Churchill and Jason Watt preview a special event coming up on the K-State campus on Saturday, February 8th...it's called "Feeding Your Future", and it will provide prospective students a hands-on introduction to the lucrative career fields of feed science, milling science and baking science. 00:24:09 – Ag News: A look at the day's agricultural news headlines. 00:32:24 – "Stop, Look and Listen": K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.
We humans know what goes into the food on our plate (usually!), but what goes into that can of dog food, or bag of dry cat food? How is it formulated and processed? How can anyone know that your dog or cat is going to like that new food you brought home from the store? Dr. Greg Aldrich is a Research Associate Professor at Kansas State University, and the Pet Food Program Coordinator in the Department of Grain Science and Industry. His research focuses on the effect processing has on safety, nutrition, and shelf-life of modern pet foods. Dr. Alrich has also taught several courses, both graduate and undergraduate, on subjects including pet food processing and companion animal nutrition. In 2019, he received the Corbin Award in Companion Animal Biology from the American Society of Animal Science for excellence in research and teaching in companion animal biology.
Is your cat a picky eater? We unknowingly do some things with our cat’s food that can contribute to its fussiness. I will list the things to avoid. Then, what to figure out to help your dog maintain its ideal weight. And find out the third trend coming in pet food ingredients in part two of my conversation with Dr. Greg Aldrich. Finally, hear some fun things about our hands and face that we have in common with our dogs. Additional Resources for the Episode: Guest, Dr. Greg Aldrich, PhD. Kansas State University: Pet Food Program Website Page. Win a free bag of the new Pure Vita dog or cat freeze dried treats. Submit a comment about what you’d like to hear on a future episode of Raising Your Paws podcast to susan@raisingyourpaws.com. We’ll randomly select 5 comments to win. Please support this podcast by subscribing and telling your friends. To subscribe on iTunes to hear each episode, here is the link.
How you hold the leash when your dog meets new people or other dogs can have a big effect on how they feel about them. I’ll explain why and what not to do. Then, have you wondered who makes up the recipes for your pets food and guarantees the meals have all the right nutrition? Meet my guest, Dr. Greg Aldrich, PhD, a professor at Kansas State University who teaches about everything that goes into how pet foods are made. Wait till you hear about some unusual pet food ingredients that you might see in your pet’s food in the future. Plus, if your pet gets injured, here’s how to recognize shock and what to do about it. Additional Resources for the Episode: Source for the puppy story from Turid Rugass, dog trainer and animal behaviorist. Barking, The Sound of a Language” by Turid Rugass. Guest, Dr. Greg Aldrich, PhD. Kansas State University: Pet Food Program Website Page. Written steps for dealing with medical shock: See the full show notes at www.raisingyourpaws.com Please support this podcast by subscribing and telling your friends. To subscribe on iTunes to hear each episode, here is the link.
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