What happens when a palatant is added to only one part of a wet pet food recipe? Yolandi van der Vyver, AFB International’s Wet Technical Application specialist, explores this question in the September issue of PETS International. In a chunks-in-gravy cat food model, six palatants were added exclusively to the...
AI to predict palatability?
Ana Rita Monforte, PhD, Manager of Global Flavour & Data Sciences at AFB International, presented “Leveraging AI to Predict Pet Food Palatability” at Petfood Forum 2026, showcasing how artificial intelligence is transforming palatant development. By integrating recipe, analytical, and animal data, AI-driven models can help predict palatability outcomes earlier, reduce trial-and-error, and accelerate product development. This innovative approach supports smarter, more efficient formulation decisions while improving consistency and confidence in results.
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