Pet Digest

  📊 Part 3: Food Research Lab – Gathering Real-World Data for Pet Food Evaluation The modern pet food industry has evolved dramatically. Beyond traditional nutrient formulation, real-world data and feeding trials are becoming increasingly essential to ensure pets receive safe, balanced, and effective diets. Food Research Lab (FRL) is at the forefront of this shift, combining traditional AAFCO feeding trials with real-world observational data to evaluate pet food performance. This post explores their methodologies, how they leverage time in their research, and why their approach matters to both pet owners and manufacturers. For background on companies conducting rigorous feeding trials, see Part 1: Companies Excelling in Feeding Trials , and for insight into Summit Ridge Farms’ contributions, check Part 2: Summit Ridge Farms . The Role of Food Research Lab in Pet Food Evaluation Food Research Lab (FRL) provides services to the pet food industry that go beyond AAFCO compl...