First cat food to reduce allergens lands in Latin America
Pro Plan LiveClear cat food, which helps reduce allergens in cat hair and dander, is available in four Latin American markets after a successful debut...
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US pet food spending, worldwide pet food sales up in 2020
U.S. pet owners increased their pet food spending 18% in 2020, while retail sales for pet food rose not just in the U.S. but also...
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Blue Buffalo pet food launches pet owner social media app
Blue Buffalo Buddies app allows pet owners to communicate with one another, seek advice and guidance, track pets’ health, nutrition and more. Source link
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Upcycled pet food ingredient certification requirements
Upcycling is a new word for something the pet food industry has done for a long time, using human food products that would have otherwise...
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4 reasons for processing dog, cat and other pet foods
Four main reasons may explain why pet food makers process pet food in extruders to produce kibble and why dry pet food has remained popular...
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4 reasons for processing dog, cat and other pet foods
Four main reasons may explain why pet food makers process pet food in extruders to produce kibble and why dry pet food has remained popular...
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Criteria for choosing extruded dog, cat food ingredients
Certain criteria influence why pet food formulators choose specific ingredients for new recipes to be processed in extruders. Source link
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South Korea to grant animals legal status
Learn about how South Korea is changing the way it treats animals in response to growing pro-animal sentiment. Source link
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Pumpkin Latte for Dogs – Recipe
It’s that time of year again! Cute fluffy coats, scarves and the all-important pumpkin spiced latte. And this time we’re getting our dogs involved, too!...
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Halal, Kosher pet food products gaining traction
Quality certifications to play a huge role in the competitive pet food market, according to Transparency Market Research. Source link
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Chinese consumer nationalism spares imported pet food
Learn about Chinese pet food customer preferences, including their continued favoring of imported pet food products over domestic brands. Source link
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China's corporate crackdown could target pet companies
Learn about China’s current efforts to encourage having more children, including industries that could potentially come under fire. Source link
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Top 15 favorite dog, cat food brands in US from survey
Purina brands and Blue Buffalo topped pet owners’ favorite brands in a survey of 1,450 pet owners in the United States. Source link
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Functional pet nutraceuticals: Emerging category in Mexico
Pet nutraceuticals are a small but promising market for Mexico, defined by natural ingredients and innovation but also challenged by consumer confusion. Source link
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Which pet food claims and features should brands track?
The types of pet foods consumers are searching for online can provide important clues, but some product claims or attributes may be just a point...
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Tuffy’s Pet Foods recalls Pure Vita Salmon dog food
The manufacturer of the affected product has identified and isolated the error and corrective actions are in progress to prevent this from happening again. Source...
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Label pea-protein cat food as not for ferrets, vet says
During the past decade, one veterinarian has observed a rise in the prevalence of cystine urolithiasis, a type of bladder stone, especially during the past...
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Despite delays, new Vobra factory building complete
When the new factory is complete, Vobra Special Petfoods will have a third production line increasing production capacity by 50%. Source link
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National Pug Day
One of the oldest known dog breeds, the Pug has been a four-pawed pal to people for the past two millennia. Each year, fans of Fidos...
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2021 Updated Research: The increase in pet ownership during the pandemic resulted in consumer behavior changes toward purchasing pet food
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, there has been an uptick in pet ownership during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, they report number of...
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Nutritional studies reveal cat characteristics
Cats are unique, complicated creatures. Researchers continuously conduct studies to learn more about felines. Professionals shared the results of some of those studies on September...
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Which US pet owners spend the most on pet food?
Surveys by disparate businesses outside of pet food reveal the business and growth opportunity this strong, growing industry and its consumers represent. Source link
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2021 Dog-Friendly Halloween Events: Halloween Dog Parades and More!
Halloween is just around the corner, and to celebrate we’ve fetched news of a few of the most frightfully fun Halloween dog parades and dog-friendly...
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Map of UK dog, cat, other pet food facilities
The map shows all the pet food companies in the United Kingdom that are listed in Petfood Industry’s Top Companies Current Data. Source link
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Royal Canin to achieve carbon neutral footprint by 2025
The brand will achieve carbon neutrality by prioritizing meaningful action on its carbon footprint of its by investing in certified carbon credits. Source link
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Polish pet food maker expands logistics to aid sales growth
Vet Planet is investing in its facilities to increase pet food export sales to major markets and expand its products under its Vet Expert and...
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2021 Halloween Haunted Houses that Help Homeless Animals
Combining fun, fright, and philanthropy, from coast to coast a number of Halloween haunted houses will help dogs and cats who need forever homes as...
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Cost may hinder fresh dog, cat food sales growth
Dry kibble remains the most frequently bought dog and cat food, but pet owners’ choice of that format may be driven by price and presence...
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Fromm Family Foods recalls dog food for elevated vitamin D
Fromm Family Foods issued a voluntary recall of approximately 5,500 cases of Fromm Shredded canned entrée dog food due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin...
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National Walk Your Dog Week
Dog walks are the highlight of my day, a time to slow down and enjoy some quality time with our dogs. The first week of...
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BSF protein an ‘easy swap’ for other proteins in dog food
With alternative proteins increasing in popularity in human foods, they are also gaining interest from consumers of pet food, and black soldier fly (BSF)-based ingredients...
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Win our new Yuletide YUCKY PUPPY bags!
We’ve just launched our new Yuletide Poop Bag Carriers in our YUCKY PUPPY store (because we know that’s not a lump of coal in your...
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5-year research collaboration to advance pet nutrition
Champion Petfoods initiates a grant to the University of Guelph aiming to advance studies in pet food nutrition and train the next generation of pet food...
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Experts share insights on safety, technology topics at Petfood Forum
Speakers touched on novel proteins, mycotoxins and the Internet of Things in a safety and technology roundup Thursday, September 23 at Petfood Forum in Kansas...
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Phileo embraces Petcare
At Phileo by Lesaffre, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of animal care to better nourish and protect the planet. We believe that yeast...
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ASTRA Center to innovate sustainability for pet food customers
TC Transcontinental Packaging’s ASTRA center facility to bring innovations in sustainable solutions for pet food customers. Source link
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Dog food brand usage 2013-2021; Premium up, standard down
Over time, some dog food and treat brands have grown faster than others, while some have declined in usage rate among U.S. pet owners. Source...
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Good consumer marketing is like dating
Good consumer marketing is a lot like dating, according to Michael Johnson, CEO of brand strategy firm Finn Cady, who spoke at Petfood Forum 2021....
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Dog nutraceutical trial in Mexico shows health benefits
The supplement featuring a patented ingredient of oxidized beta-carotenes was designed to support dogs’ immune systems and combat some ailments. Source link
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Taking animals out of the pet food equation
Because Animals already has meat-free products on the market, and hopes to be a pioneer in the cultured meat pet food industry under development. Source...
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Petfood Forum 2021 another sign of industry’s resilience
Like the pet food and pet care industry it is part of, Petfood Forum has proved resilient despite considerable headwinds brought on by the pandemic....
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Key aspects of FSMA for pet food facilities
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) established a lot of rules and regulations for pet food manufacturers, but some requirements remain vague. Source link
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Chinese private equity buys ZiwiPeak air-dried pet food
China-based private equity firm FountainVest Partners will acquire pet food company Ziwi, maker of ZiwiPeak brand. Source link
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Are pet food companies prepared for next pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic affected pet food plants to varying degrees. Some plants weren’t prepared for the effect of the pandemic on their workforces, ability to...
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Latest pet food trends have benefits, challenges
FONA International’s Melissa Hartley and Jennifer Howell discussed human grade, CBD/cannabis and plant-based pet food on Thursday, September 23 at Petfood Forum in Kansas City....
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Private equity firm acquired Pet Ventures/Pet ‘n Shape
Pet ‘n Shape is an emerging brand of pet treats and chews that offers a full-line of branded products made from natural ingredients. Source link
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10 reasons to consider postbiotics in pet food
Pet food manufacturers should consider yeast-derived postbiotics for their pet food, treat and supplement products. Source link
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(Pumpkin) Spice Up Your Emails with Fall and Halloween-themed Templates
Save time on design and get a jumpstart in spicing up your emails with a free Fall or Halloween-themed email template! A simple and easy...
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Mars Petcare further expands Cesar, Sheba, Iams facility
Mars Petcare will invest US$117 million in its Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA pet food manufacturing facility. This pet food facility expansion adds to the US$145...
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Japanese dog, cat, other pet food companies’ 2020 incomes
Japan has had four consecutive years of increased overall value of pet food sales, reaching more than US$3 billion in FY2019. Source link