Dr. Gerardo Pérez-Camargo

Veterinarian|DVM, Ph.D.

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Dr. Gerardo Pérez-Camargo, DVM, Ph.D., serves as Freshpet SVP, Research & Development. A veterinarian with a Ph.D. in Applied Biochemistry and Food Science from the University of Nottingham, U.K., Dr. Pérez-Camargo has 30 years of experience in pet nutritional research and product development in the pet food industry.

Veterinary nutrition scientist in a food-science lab weighing fresh chicken, carrots, and peas for a dog food recipe while a Vizsla watches

SpotlightSep 16, 2026

How Ingredient Science Is Reshaping the Future of Dog Food

Freshpet’s SVP of Research & Development explains how ingredient science, label transparency, and fresh refrigerated food are reshaping pet food industry trends, and what pet parents and retailers should check next.

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Dr. Gerardo Pérez-Camargo

How Ingredient Science Is Reshaping the Future of Dog Food

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