Information for pet food manufacturers: Petfood Industry

'Food for pets' from Pets Eat Fresh
These Canadian petfood manufacturers want to be the makers of a new generation of food for pets with a transparent process and functional ingredients

Packaging trends: Functional design on the petfood shelf
For real shelf impact, consumers want better closures, bolder print and easily storable containers

Petfood partnership: Working with food banks and animal shelters
The best way for manufacturers to build a relationship with animal welfare groups and position themselves in a positive public light is to embrace an active and engaged pets-first mission

Advances in functional petfood ingredients
Prebiotics, probiotics and their combinations—synbiotics—promise health benefits for pets

How petfood companies can partner with animal rescue groups
Betsy Bank Saul, founder of www.petfinder.com, a free service for rescue groups, shelters and pet adopters, discusses opportunities for petfood manufacturers to get involved in animal welfare efforts.

Latest News
FDA inspection finds petfood safety issues at Diamond Pet Foods’ plant
More people sickened with Salmonella after dry dog food recall
Purina recalls Veterinary Diets Overweight Management cat food cans
Diamond adds more brands in dry dog food recall
Dog food recall expanded: Canidae, Wellness, Natural Balance

Ingredient Issues
Greg Aldrich, PhD
Betaine: natural ingredient for next generation of petfoods
May 8, 2012
Betaine has become more common in pet diets in the last decade as natural and unique ingredients have become the driving force behind new petfoods. Betaine is a nearly pure chemical nutrient that hails from natural origins, and it certainly isn’t mainstream. While there is no identified nutritional requirement for betaine per se, and it doesn’t eve...
Petfood Insights
By David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN
Chicken jerky pet treats: the new melamine?
May 4, 2012
Are chicken jerky pet treats falsely maligned or the new melamine? To be frank, I do not know the answer. I am not privy to any of the details regarding reported incidences of harm to dogs from consumption of chicken jerky manufactured in China or to any test results or other investigative findings; hence I do not have a sufficient basis to make a ...
Adventures in Petfood
Debbie Phillips-Donaldson
The latest petfood recalls: Is our industry at another crossroads?
May 11, 2012
Recalls in our industry are nothing new, of course, and with new food safety regulations bringing new reporting requirements, petfood recalls seem to have increased within the past two years -- even though industry professionals know that's not the case. Rather, manufacturers have become more proactive and complied with the new regulations by repor...
The Tangled Web
Melody McKinnon
Where were you when your petfood brand was recalled?
May 11, 2012
The news of recent recalls by Diamond Pet Foods and brands manufactured by them has been plastered all over the Internet. They're the topic of online discussion in forums, social networks and blogs across North America.
Market Information
US petfood sales pull ahead in 2011
Last year the petfood segment of the US pet industry enjoyed higher growth than expected
Supporting the greater pet community
The founder of Petfinder.com shares ideas for getting involved—at the very least, promote the principle that pets are family
Sustainability matters to tomorrow’s petfood consumers
The more companies like GA can work with all stakeholders to show they care for the environment, the more success they will find
How To: Boost sales by promoting the benefits of pet ownership
Strive for uniqueness and a higher purpose by positioning your petfood brand as a credible source on pet and pet owner wellness
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Nutrition
How seasons and age affect energy needs of cats
There was a significant effect of age and season on energy intake and energy expenditure
The Latest Research on Senior Pet Nutrition
Power Point Presentation from Petfood Forum
What is the petfood industry’s role in fighting pet obesity?
If fat pets are becoming the ‘new normal’ in developed markets, should petfood manufacturers help address the problem?
Avoiding mineral excesses for optimal pet nutrition
Petfood formulations should aim for balanced diets without nutrient excesses, especially with the advancing age of pets in many markets
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