The Nutriment Company launches pet nutrition science board

The Nutriment Company has established a science board to support its work in fresh and minimally processed pet nutrition, bringing formal scientific oversight to product development and research collaborations.

It brings together the organisation’s internal specialists with two external members: Dr Anna Hielm-Björkman and Dr Christine Nees.

Dr Hielm-Björkman is an assistant professor at the University of Helsinki and founder of the DogRisk Research Group, which is known for studying long-term dietary impacts on canine and feline health. 

Her research covers areas including allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic conditions and the role of nutrition in chronic disease.

Meanwhile, Dr Nees is a veterinarian with experience in pet nutrition and clinical practice, including work with diabetic animals, pets with gastrointestinal issues and older animals with multiple conditions.

The company said fresh diets are often viewed as a trend, despite a growing body of peer-reviewed research linking such diets with improved digestion, healthier gut microbiomes, better skin and coat condition and reduced risk of chronic health issues. 

According to The Nutriment Company, the creation of the board is intended to reinforce the scientific basis of its approach to pet nutrition.

The new board will provide strategic guidance, advise on product development and support research partnerships in pet health and nutrition. 

The company said: “The launch of the board signals its intention to place scientific and veterinary collaboration at the centre of its future nutrition strategy.”