Abstract: A display apparatus (10) includes multi-unit shelf-ready packaging that is configurable between a closed position for shipping and an open position for display on a store shelf. The display apparatus (10) includes a first tray (20) and a second tray (30), and at least one tear panel (40) disposed between the first and second trays. When the tear panel (40) is removed, the first and second trays and associated products are positioned in a back-to-back, side-by-side or vertically stacked configuration on a shelf.

Abstract: An edible pet food, wherein the pet food has a moisture content of 15 to 50 wt % and the pet food comprises a core and a coating disposed on the core, wherein the core comprises animal protein and the pet food has an animal protein content of at least 30 wt %, and at least one of the core and the coating comprises a glucose-containing carbohydrate selected from a dextrin and an esterified starch.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides a hypoallergenic palatable composition. The composition includes at least about 25% of at least partially hydrolysed proteins and at least about 10% of crude fibers by weight, based on the total weight of dry matter of the composition. The composition can be used to achieve weight loss and/or weight management of pet animals affected with adverse food reactions (AFR), particularly cutaneous adverse food reactions (CAFR).

Abstract: A food composition comprising a cellodextrin material, wherein the cellodextrin material comprises a principal cellodextrin with a degree of polymerisation (DP) value of at least 4. Food products comprising the composition, and cellodextrin materials used in the preparation of the composition as well as method for preparing these form further aspects of the invention.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a kit comprising: (i) a first part comprising a food bowl assembly including a first bowl having side walls and a base; a second feeding bowl disposed within the first bowl, the second feeding bowl having side walls and a solid base, the inner surface of said side walls and solid base being a closed surface; a separating module adapted to hold an olfactive product, the separating module being arranged to fit between the solid base of the second feeding bowl and the first bowl, and a vent arranged to allow odours from the separating module to exit the food bowl assembly between the first bowl and the side walls of the second feeding bowl so that odours do not pass through the second feeding bowl; and (ii) a second part comprising of a container comprising at least one olfactive product.

Abstract: A software application platform which provides a user with the ability to receive customized information relating to an animal's health and/or optimal growth as displayed on a graphical user interface. Specifically, a user may input data (and the system may receive said input data), for example, an animal specific biomarker, and subsequently receive identification relating to a specific subgroup of individual animal(s) who are at risk for growth abnormalities, and further receive information, data, and customized recommendations and/or intervention steps for the specific at risk animal relating to the animal's health, growth abnormality, or similar feature based on an analysis and determination of the biomarker as compared to a reference database.

Abstract: A food product is described. The food product comprises: a nut butter component comprising from 1-30 wt % soluble fiber; a caramel component comprising from 1 to 70 wt % soluble fiber and one or more inclusions selected from a grain inclusion and a nut inclusion; and a chocolate component comprising from 1-30 wt % soluble fiber. There is also described a method of making the food product.

Abstract: A food product is described. The food product comprises a biscuit component, wherein the biscuit component comprises a grain inclusion; a honey caramel component, wherein the caramel component comprises from 1 to 60 wt % soluble fiber; and a chocolate component comprising from 1-30 wt % soluble fiber. Also described is a method of making the food product.

Abstract: A heat resistant chocolate containing ethylcellulose. The ethylcellulose is introduced into the chocolate as a solution in oil or in a non-aqueous solvent, suitably in an amount of from about 1% to about 3% ethylcellulose by weight. Ethylcellulose oleogels may also be used to replace a portion of the oils and fats normally present in chocolate and/or to formulate fillings for filled chocolates exhibiting reduced oil migration. Also provided are methods of making chocolate compositions according to the invention.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for dynamically managing electronic transactions of pet homing data is disclosed. The method includes receiving a pet selection, sending a confirmation indicating that the pet has been homed, determining whether at least one pet owner profile corresponding to at least one user record exists in a data store, in response to the determining that the at least one pet owner profile does not exist in the data store, creating a new pet owner profile based on the at least one user record, determining whether the at least one pet profile corresponding to at least one pet record exists in the data store, in response to determining that the at least one pet profile does not exist in the data store, creating a new pet profile based on the at least one pet record, and associating the new pet profile with the new pet owner profile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plant-based nougat comprising potato protein isolate, a sugar syrup and a flavouring component, and a method of making the nougat. A confectionery product comprising the nougat and a component selected from plant-based caramel and plant-based chocolate is also disclosed, together with a method for making the nougat.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes accessing sensor data captured by sensors, wherein the sensor data is associated with a first pet, detecting activities of the first pet within a specified time period based on the sensor data, determining health indicators of the first pet based on one or more of the activities, wherein the health indicators are based on metrics associated with the one or more activities, generating a wellness assessment of the first pet based on the health indicators, wherein the wellness assessment comprises one or more of a wellness score or an alert of a possible medical condition, and sending instructions to a user device for presenting the wellness assessment of the first pet to a user.

Abstract: An edible pet food, wherein the pet food has a moisture content of 15 to 50 wt % and the pet food comprises a core and a coating disposed on the core, wherein the core comprises animal protein and the pet food has an animal protein content of at least 30 wt %, and at least one of the core and the coating comprises a glucose-containing carbohydrate selected from a dextrin and an esterified starch.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides a hypoallergenic palatable composition. The composition includes at least about 25% of at least partially hydrolysed proteins and at least about 10% of crude fibers by weight, based on the total weight of dry matter of the composition. The composition can be used to achieve weight loss and/or weight management of pet animals affected with adverse food reactions (AFR), particularly cutaneous adverse food reactions (CAFR).

Abstract: Edible colorant compositions containing a monoacylated anthocyanin of Compound I and methods of use are provided. The colorant compositions include at least the monoacylated anthocyanin colorant of Compound I extracted from red cabbage and a metal ion, and have a pH from about 6.0 to about 8.0. The colorant compositions can be derived from a non-artificial product and provide a stable, blue colorant that can be used in food products. Specifically, the monoacylated anthocyanin colorant provides color characteristics similar to those provided by the artificial blue colorant, FD&C Blue No. 1.

Abstract: A flavor composition containing at least one, two, or more potassium salt(s) that can be used to enhance an alkalized cocoa flavor profile of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as fat-based confections comprising chocolate or chocolate liquor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a kit comprising: (i) a first part comprising a food bowl assembly including a first bowl having side walls and a base; a second feeding bowl disposed within the first bowl, the second feeding bowl having side walls and a solid base, the inner surface of said side walls and solid base being a closed surface; a separating module adapted to hold an olfactive product, the separating module being arranged to fit between the solid base of the second feeding bowl and the first bowl, and a vent arranged to allow odours from the separating module to exit the food bowl assembly between the first bowl and the side walls of the second feeding bowl so that odours do not pass through the second feeding bowl; and (ii) a second part comprising of a container comprising at least one olfactive product.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for treating at least one source of proteins, treated protein material obtainable by said method of treatment, and food compositions for animals, preferably for pets, including said treated protein material.