# Human-Grade Cat Foods The Honest Kitchen's Cat Food Has No Feed-Grade Ingredients or By-Products By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-11-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-grade-cat-food References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/human-grade-pet-food-company-launches-new-cat-food-portfolio-301413239.html) & [thehonestkitchen](http://thehonestkitchen.com)  The Honest Kitchen's 100% human-grade cat food portfolio is free from artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, feed-grade ingredients and by-products, fillers and GMO ingredients; this line features only ingredients that have been sourced from the human food supply chain, and the products are made in a human food facility. The cat food line includes a mix of products, including dehydrated, dry and wet foods, plus toppers, treats and hydration boosters to support a range of nutritional needs. No matter the product, the first ingredient is always meat or fish that's mindfully sourced, such as cafe-free turkey, free-range chicken or wild-caught salmon. The humanification of pet food reflects a pet parent's own preferences when it comes to healthy eating, and pet owners are going to greater lengths to care for important members of their household. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Human-grade Dog Foods:** As more pet owners are looking for healthier food options for their pets, the humanification of pet food is gaining popularity. - **Mindful Sourcing:** Pet food manufacturers can differentiate themselves by sourcing meat and fish that caters to a pet owner's concern for animal welfare and the environment. - **Nutrient-specific Products:** Developing products that cater to specific nutritional needs of cats can address concerns over common health issues and fill a gap in the pet food market. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Food Manufacturing:** By investing in research and development of natural and nutrient-specific pet food, manufacturers can gain market share and increase revenues. - **Animal Welfare:** Manufacturers can capitalize on pet owners' growing concern for animal welfare by sourcing animal products from farms or facilities with higher animal welfare standards. - **Retail Pet Stores:** Stocking and promoting natural and human-grade pet foods can attract customers who prioritize their pet's health and wellness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human-Grade Pet Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-pet-food-company.md) - [Human-Grade Dry Dog Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-clusters.md) - [Affordable Human-Grade Dog Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wholehearted-fresh-recipes.md) - [Rebranded Dehydrated Dog Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dehydrated-dog-food.md) - [Premium Dry Cat Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-dry-cat-food.md) - [Human-Grade Pet Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-honest-kitchen-debuts.md) - [Air-Dried Cat Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redbarn.md) - [Human-Grade Air-Dried Dog Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-moon-pure-protein.md) - [Specialized Pet Nutrition Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialized-pet-nutrition.md)