Forskning och Utveckling
När du blir partner får du tillgång till några av världens bästa forsknings- och utvecklingsanläggningar. FoU-avdelningen arbetar kontinuerligt för att skapa unika, innovativa lösningar.
Forskning och utveckling är en del av GA Pet Food Partners DNA. Som företag strävar vi efter att tänja på gränserna både när det gäller näring och tillverkningskapacitet.
Our R&D team collaborates with expert teams in Nutrition, Production, Quality, and other key departments to deliver groundbreaking and innovative solutions.
Innovation och utveckling av nya produkter (NPD)
Proteinhydrolys/HDP
Sedan introduktionen Freshtrusion®, GA Pet Food Partners har lett vägen för att tillverka dieter som innehåller ökande mängder nylagat kött och fiskproteinkällor.
At GA, we are proud to be at the forefront of advances in pet food manufacturing. We never rest when it comes to innovation, and we constantly strive to offer our Partners (and pets) even better products. We are incredibly excited to offer our latest innovation, ‘HDP’ – Highly Digestible Protein.
Genom att använda kontrollerad enzymatisk hydrolys (villkor som fastställts i samarbete med experter vid Nofima, ett ledande oberoende institut för tillämpad livsmedelsforskning), kan vi smälta protein till små peptider (denna process sker naturligt i matsmältningskanalen). HDP ökar smältbarheten & biotillgängligheten av proteinet, förbättrar smakligheten och producerar ett protein med låg allergiframkallande potential.
For more information on HDP, please contact your dedicated Account Manager.
Ladda ner GA:s HDP-rapport (Highly Digestible Protein)
Du kan gratis ladda ner GA:s rapport om utvecklingen av proteinhydrolysmetoden för att öka de näringsmässiga fördelarna med färskt förberett kött och fisk, skriven av Adrian Hewson-Hughes. Rapporten beskriver vår forskning och utveckling av våra ansträngningar att öka näringsvärdet av proteinet i våra färska kött- och fisk ingredienser genom att omvandla proteinet till små peptider, som lättare tas upp av de husdjur som äter det. Vi kallar denna process HDP (Highly Digestible Protein).
Kollagen och Kollagenpeptider i Djurfoder
Ett unikt inslag i GA Pet Food Partners samlar de finaste kött- och fiskingredienserna vid källan. Vi vet att dessa ingredienser naturligt innehåller kollagen, även om mängderna varierar mellan olika typer av djurvävnader.
Suppose we test different parts of a whole chicken, for example. In that case, collagen is most abundant in the skin, followed by the carcass (from the bones and cartilage), with lower amounts in skeletal meat and internal organs (viscera).
Kibbles made with natural collagen-containing ingredients, such as Freshly Prepared meat and fish, will be digested and absorbed by the pet. This provides the building blocks (particularly the amino acids glycine and proline) for the body to make more collagen, which can help maintain healthy bones, joints, and skin.
Tack vare vårt senaste forsknings- och utvecklingsarbete om proteinhydrolys, tillsammans med introduktionen av en innovativ 'Highly Digestible Protein' (HDP) process, kan vi 'försmälta' kollagenet i våra utvalda kött- och fiskingredienser till kollagenpeptider med noggrant GA:s kontrollerad enzymatisk hydrolys innan de införlivas i en läcker kibble.
Ladda ner vår Rapport om Kollagen och Kollagenpeptider
You can view and download for free the GA Pet Food Partners report on collagen and collagen peptides in pet food by Dr Adrian Hewson-Hughes. This report contains beneficial information on what collagen is, what it does, how it is made, and how the R&D department at GA has made considerable innovations in HDP and collagen absorption.
CONNOISSEUR CAT
När det gäller mat är katter notoriskt svåra att tillfredsställa!
Med detta i åtanke har vi i flera år arbetat med olika organisationer och våra experter på näringslära för att formulera recept med en mängd olika ingredienser och kombinationer av beläggningar på foderkulorna. Dessutom har vi genomfört omfattande smakprover för att ta reda på vad som gör kräsna katter nöjda!
We are pleased to announce that we have developed six fantastic new products (one kitten, one adult cat, and four sterilised adult cat recipes) that we know cats will love. These recipes are now available via our MyLabel -portfölj
Förutom den goda smaken är alla produkter formulerade för att stödja hälsan i urinvägarna och har visat sig hålla pH-värdet i urinen inom ett optimalt intervall för att minimera risken för att urinkristaller eller stenar bildas.
All research and development carried out at GA benefits every partner. Any exciting R&D developments are offered to our valued partners, as our expertise is your success.
Tveka inte, komma i kontakt with your dedicated Account Manager for more information on the CONNOISSEUR CAT intervallet.
vägledning om näring
Our Nutrition team have expertly formulated more than 800 recipes. Our team uses animal biology and nutrition knowledge to offer expert support and advice throughout the journey and ensure that our dog and cat recipes comply with the latest pet food legislation. While working with our R&D Department, the Nutritionists help create new recipes using the most innovative solutions and select the most suitable raw materials before the recipe is trialled. Then, working with our lab technicians, they analyse the results in detail before the new recipe is sent for production.
Sophia Parkinson, vår expert på sällskapsdjursfoder, har sammanställt några informativa artiklar nedan om varför vi formulerar oss inte bara för livsstadierna för de husdjur vi matar eller arten utan även livsstilen.
Valp Recept
Puppies require an appropriately high protein level to support growth and development through this crucial phase in life. This protein level requirement is usually higher than an adult dog’s, as this is the fastest development phase in a dog’s lifetime.
Under denna fas behöver de också en lämplig och kontrollerad kalcium- och fosfornivå för att säkerställa en korrekt skelettutveckling, vilket är särskilt viktigt för valpar av stora raser.
Recept För Vuxna Hundar
Our Adult Dog recipes are complete and balanced, providing all the nutrients a dog needs to live a healthy and happy life. They are formulated using various combinations of highly digestible proteins, carbohydrates, and functional ingredients. There are plenty of delicious recipes to choose from to please dogs and their owners alike.
Små hundrasrecept
Small breed dogs have a faster metabolic rate than large breeds, meaning they have much higher energy requirements per kilogram of body weight. Therefore, our Small Breed dog recipes are formulated to have a higher calorie content that is nutrient-dense, packed into a smaller kibble size specifically designed to suit smaller mouths.
Recept med stora raser
Our large-breed dog recipes are nutritionally complete and balanced. They come in a larger kibble size to promote chewing and prevent gorging or fast food consumption, which could lead to bloating and digestive upset. The size and weight of large-breed dogs can put more strain on their joints, so we’ve added a combination of glucosamine, chondroitin, and methylsulfonylmethane to support cartilage metabolism and help maintain healthy joints.
Light Recept*
Our light recipes have added L-carnitine, derived from the amino acid lysine. This promotes fat oxidation, which helps maintain a healthy weight and lean muscle mass.
Våra light-recept har 15 % mindre fett än standardprodukter för vuxna för att hjälpa till att minska vikten. Eftersom det är kalorierna som är reducerade betyder det dock inte att husdjuret måste äta mindre, utan de kan fortfarande konsumera en normal mängd mat.
* I FEDIAF:s riktlinjer står det att om du deklarerar ett recept som Light måste Metabolisable Energy eller kcal anges på produktförpackningen.
Senior Recept
Senior recipes are designed to suit dogs over seven years old. A senior diet is designed to help support the joints, have higher fibre content to help ‘keep things moving’, and have reduced energy content to help prevent weight gain in those golden years. A careful blend of glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM helps support cartilage in healthy joints. These recipes include L-carnitine, an essential amino acid that can help maintain a healthy weight and lean muscle mass.
Kattunge Recept
Kittens grow quickly; within six months, they will have reached approximately 75% of their adult body weight, so getting their diet right is vital to help them grow from kittens into healthy adult cats.
Our complete kitten recipes are formulated to provide young cats with the balanced nutrition and increased energy content they require during growth. This includes a higher protein level, rich in essential amino acids to support healthy muscle growth, and added vitamin E to help support the immune system. The smaller kibble size of a kitten recipe also helps to make mealtimes easily manageable.
Recept För Vuxna Katter
Unlike dogs, cats cannot synthesize all amino acids within their body, so it is essential that these are provided in the diet to maintain their health. Our adult cat recipes are excellent sources of quality protein, rich in essential amino acids, including taurine and vitamin A, to help support the heart & vision and omega-3, promoting good coat & skin condition. This complete diet provides the confidence that the cat has everything they require to lead a happy and healthy life.
Senior Kattrecept
As felines age (7+ years), their nutritional requirements can change as they may become less active, spend more time indoors, or develop a slower metabolism. Our complete senior recipes are formulated to provide high-quality protein with fewer calories, and l-carnitine is added to help your cat maintain its optimum weight and healthy lean muscles as it matures. Our joint care pack also enriches the senior cat recipes to help support ageing joints and maintain good mobility. Senior cats can continue enjoying mealtimes to the full without compromising taste.
Steriliserade/Kastrerade Kattrecept
Sterilisering/kastrering rekommenderas för sällskapskatter, men det är känt att det är en riskfaktor för fetma, eftersom det kan leda till ökad aptit och minskad aktivitetsnivå. Våra recept har utformats särskilt för att hjälpa till att balansera mot dessa förändringar.
Recept För Inomhuskatter
Increased city living has led to more cats living indoors, but this environment can limit their amount of exercise. Our indoor cat recipes have been formulated with a lower energy content to counteract the risk of unwanted weight gain to help indoor cats maintain a normal weight.
Recept För Kräsna Katter
It’s well known that cats can be rather particular about what’s in their food bowl. With this in mind, our recipes have been carefully formulated to ensure they are especially palatable to cats so that mealtimes continue to be enjoyable for even the fussiest felines.
Recept För Aktiva Katter
Extremely playful cats may require a recipe that can complement their active lifestyle. Our recipes have been formulated with a high-energy content that can help meet the increased energy demands of active cats. It is also rich in high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids to help maintain strong muscles and keep active joints healthy.
Kollegor i Rampljuset: FoU
Alex Tebay
Chef För Produktinnovation och Processutveckling
Alex tog examen från Manchester Metropolitan University in 2004 with a BSc (Hons) in Food Science & Technology. He then gained 11 years of experience in roles in the Human Food Industry covering both Quality and New Product Development, with various products from cereals to dairy and fruit.
Before Joining GA in 2017, Alex was the Head of NPD for a sugar-based jams and fillings manufacturer and was responsible for launching over 100 products into the bakery sector, supplying all major supermarkets. He was responsible for formulating, costing, and drawing up specifications for all of these products, as well as managing the process from ‘Concept to Launch’.
Since Joining GA in 2017, Alex has been at the forefront of the many technical innovations we have introduced to the dry pet food sector, be it equipment, manufacturing techniques, or new raw materials. Alex also oversees the processing side of NPD within the company and plays a large part in assisting the partner’s journey by introducing new products that change the pet food sector and keep it moving forward.