PetFoodRate editorial team
Max Kowalski
Ingredient Research Editor
Editorial role: ingredients and source checks
About Max
Max Kowalski is the editorial pen name used for PetFoodRate's ingredient encyclopedia, label-reading guides, and processing explainers. This coverage distinguishes what a label directly establishes from interpretation and links the underlying source when a claim depends on regulation or published research. The name identifies an editorial coverage role, not a separately verifiable individual.
What this beat covers
- Supply chain traceability
- Processing methods
- Named vs generic proteins
- Preservative safety
Editorial pen name disclosure
Max Kowalski is an editorial pen name used by the PetFoodRate team for continuity of voice across our coverage. The biography above describes the role and experience of the editorial position, not a single real-world individual. We publish under pen names so our writers can keep their personal information private while we build long-running coverage of the pet food market.
All PetFoodRate articles are reviewed against primary sources (FEDIAF, AAFCO, published pet nutrition literature). For medical decisions about your pet's diet, always consult a licensed veterinarian.
