The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Jenny Wei Fan and Kaiti Valm of SGS Nutrasource discuss how pet food and supplement businesses can prepare for regulatory change. They explore proposed GRAS changes, questions around ingredient definitions, and the importance of reviewing supplier documentation before making assumptions about compliance. The conversation also covers functional claims, shelf-life evidence, and coordinating regulatory decisions across the business. What can your team assess now while proposed requirements are still evolving? Listen now on all major platforms! 

“Regulatory preparation is not just about watching what may change. It is about understanding the evidence behind the products you make today.” — Kaiti Valm

Meet the guest:
Jenny Wei Fan is a Regulatory Scientist at SGS Nutrasource with experience in regulatory affairs and quality assurance across human food and pet food. Jenny holds an M.Sc. in Food Safety and Quality Assurance from the University of Guelph and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Companion Animal Nutrition. 
Kaiti Valm is Program Manager for Nonclinical and Animal Health Services at SGS Nutrasource. Kaiti works with ingredient science, manufacturing, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance data. Kaiti holds an MBA from the University of Alberta, an M.Sc. in Environmental and Life Sciences from Trent University, and a bachelor's degree in Zoology from the University of Guelph.

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What will you learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:31) Introduction
(06:15) GRAS rule changes
(12:03) Ingredient pathways
(14:34) Supplement pathways
(17:22) Claims support
(21:37) Regulatory planning
(24:21) Closing thoughts

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In this special rerun episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Juan Gomez-Basauri, founder and president of Magellan LLC, shares insights from more than 25 years of experience in food science, nutrition, and agribusiness. He explores how gut health, microbiome science, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence are shaping the future of pet food. Dr. Gomez-Basauri explains personalization, longevity, and the role of nutrition across life stages in dogs and cats. Learn how science-based strategies can support health and long life in companion animals. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Personalization in nutrition requires understanding individual needs rather than offering the same dietary approach to every dog or cat.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Juan Gomez-Basauri is the founder and president of Magellan LLC, where he focuses on science-based technologies, ingredient innovation, and consulting for the food and agriculture industries. With over 25 years of experience in multinational companies, his expertise spans nutrition, biochemistry, gut health, and pet food innovation. Listen to Dr. Juan Gomez-Basauri on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What will you learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:36) Introduction
(08:14) Technology shifts
(09:38) AI applications
(11:55) Personalization meaning
(15:39) Microbiome role
(20:06) Life stages
(28:50) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Beth Jarvis, Director of Product Innovation at BSM Partners, explains why successful pet food innovation requires more than a technically sound formula. She discusses consumer insight, competitive positioning, manufacturing capability, product discovery, regulatory risk, and the importance of defining success before technical work begins. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The goal is really not to prove the first idea was right. The goal is the strongest product and the strongest business outcome."

Meet the guest: Beth Jarvis is the Director of Product Innovation at BSM Partners and an experienced food scientist specializing in pet food development. Throughout her career, she has supported cross-functional teams, manufacturing operations, formulation, and product commercialization, building expertise from factory production through market launch. Today, she guides companies through complex development decisions and commercialization strategies. Hear Beth Jarvis on The Pet Food Science Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What will you learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(00:59) Introduction
(03:15) Product innovation as a connected system
(05:59) Starting with the consumer problem
(12:35) Manufacturing readiness
(15:46) Defining success before technical work
(19:09) Development risks
(22:59) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Lori Teller, Executive Director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, discusses how telehealth fits into companion animal practice. She explains where virtual visits work best, why an established veterinarian-client-patient relationship matters, and how telemedicine can support nutrition follow-ups, rural access, after-hours triage, behavior cases, chronic pain management, and diabetic monitoring. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Telemedicine has a tremendous role in what I can do for the patient, but it is not the only way I should be helping the patient."

Meet the guest: Dr. Lori Teller is a board-certified diplomate in Canine and Feline Practice and a Texas A&M University graduate. She served as a Clinical Professor and Chief of Primary Care Services at Texas A&M, overseeing its veterinary telehealth program. Dr. Teller is a former President of the American Veterinary Medical Association and currently serves as Executive Director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. Hear Dr. Lori Teller on The Pet Food Science Podcast, available on all major platforms!

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What will you learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:52) Introduction
(03:26) Telehealth as a practice tool
(08:40) Digital access and regulations
(13:26) Remote triage
(18:12) Weight-management cases
(23:35) Telehealth future
(28:16) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Angela Rollins, Clinical Professor of Small Animal Nutrition at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses the role of board-certified veterinary nutritionists and the growing demand for their expertise. She explains referral priorities, diet trials for gastrointestinal disease, the value of practical nutrition education, and how universities, specialty hospitals, veterinary nurses, and industry can help expand access to care. Listen now on all major platforms!

"If we want to really empower veterinarians, we need people ready to train veterinarians in veterinary colleges."

Meet the guest: Dr. Angela Rollins is a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist, Clinical Professor, and Small Animal Clinical Sciences Department Head at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned her DVM and PhD and completed her nutrition residency at the University of Tennessee, and she has served as president of two leading veterinary nutrition organizations. Her research focuses on companion animal obesity physiology, treatment, and prevention. Listen to Dr. Rollins on The Pet Food Science Podcast, available on all major platforms!

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What will you learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:36) Introduction
(04:31) Becoming a veterinary nutritionist
(09:06) Approaches to GI disease
(16:26) Practical veterinary nutrition education
(19:36) Expanding university training
(24:47) Specialty practice opportunities
(28:00) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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