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LACTOSAN CHEESE POWDERS - PERFECT FOR PETS

Organic, Vegetarian, PDO & Gluten-Free 
Crafted from the natural cheeses, Lactosan cheese powders are ideal for creating high-quality pet food products. With a strong focus on food safety and traceability, our range includes standard cheese powders like Cheddar and Cream Cheese, alongside specialty options such as PDO-certified, organic, and gluten-free cheese powders. Lactosan cheese powders Lactosan cheese powders are food grade with taste characteristics and support simple and transparent formulation goals in pet food by i.e. having no additives / no e-numbers.

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Cheese in pet food - a growing trend as part of the humanization of pets

Cheese is becoming an increasingly popular ingredient in pet food, loved for its rich flavours, enticing aroma, and higher fat content. Pet owners today are more focused than ever on providing the best for their furry companions, often seeking premium products made with high-quality ingredients like cheese.

Top 6 Pet Food Sub Categories to Claim "Cheese", 2025:

  1. Dog Snacks/Treats

  2. Cat Snacks/Treats

  3. Cat Food - Wet

  4. Dog Food - Wet

  5. Dog Food - Dry

  6. Cat Food - Dry

Top 10 Health (Passive) Positionings in Pet Foods, 2025:

  1. No Additives/Preservatives

  2. High Source of Protein

  3. Grain Free

  4. Natural

  5. Antioxidant

  6. High Source of Fiber

  7. Gluten Free

  8. No added Sugar

  9. Soy Free

  10. Low/no/Reduced Fat

Growth in global petfood launches with cheese on the ingredient list (2021-2025)

  • 2021

  • 2022

  • 2023

  • 2024

  • 2025

Index figures (2021 as baseline year)

100%

150%

247%

276%

309%

Top 8 Countries to launch petfood with cheese, 2025 (% penetration)

  • 2025

United States

18.94%

South Korea

8.64%

Japan

7.48%

China

6.98%

Germany

6.81%

United Kingdom

4.15%

Canada

3.99%

Phillippines

2.58%

(Source: Innova Market Insights, Jan. 2026)

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Enhance your pet food products with quality & convenience

Lactosan cheese powders are dairy-based palatability components and the perfect ingredient to make your wet or dry pet food products stand out. With a wide variety of options, our cheese powders not only deliver cheese flavours, but also provide practical advantages, such as extended shelf life (compared to fresh cheese), easy handling and storage at ambient temperature.

Lactosan cheese powders are versatile and can be used across a range of pet food applications, including dry and wet pet food, treats, and supplements. Their powdered form ensures even distribution throughout the production process, guaranteeing consistent taste and quality in every bite.

Together, we can create category-defining products that stand out in the market. Let’s collaborate to elevate your pet food offerings with a unique appeal of cheese.

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    Better flavour and aroma

    For a higher protein content

    Quality ingredients - made from real cheese