PetFoodRate editorial team
Max Kowalski
Ingredient Research Editor
6 years consumer ingredient research
About Max
Max Kowalski covers the ingredient side of the pet food industry for PetFoodRate. His beat is supply chains, processing methods, and the hidden differences between named meats (chicken, salmon) and generic by-products (meat meal, animal derivatives). He trained in food science at Warsaw University of Life Sciences and has worked as a consumer research writer for six years. His guides walk readers through what labels actually mean and why two products with the same front-of-pack claim can be graded differently on PetFoodRate.
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.