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Raw Cat and Dog Food
Science-backed shelf-life extension for refrigerated pet food
Microbiology enables manufacturers to anticipate risks and optimize formulations before production, reducing reliance on trial-and-error testing.
A Mad Scientist And His Pet Beagle Freeze A Container Of Fresh Dog Food In An Elaborate Cryogenic Machine
Safety & Quality
Keep semi-moist pet food products safe with antimicrobial strategies
Charlie Connolly of Symrise explains how antimicrobials are used to manage yeasts and mold in semi-moist products at Petfood Forum.
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Pet Food Recalls
Revival Animal Health recalls canine milk replacers for elevated vitamin D
The recall was initiated after an investigation determined that the product had variable levels of Vitamin D, resulting in both low and elevated levels in some of the canine milk replacers.
Milk Replace Recall
Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation
Lawsuit claims mixed tocopherols and citric acid negate “no artificial…” claims
The plaintiff alleges both ingredients qualify as “chemical preservatives” under AAFCO and contradict labeling claims.
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Ingredient Issues
The importance of microbial control
Irradiation is an option that should be investigated more thoroughly when it comes to pathogens and pet food safety.
There are options that may currently be underused or overlooked when it comes to maximizing pet food safety.
Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation
3 cases similar to DCM lawsuit against Blue Buffalo
In the absence of definitive scientific conclusions, as seen in the FDA’s DCM findings or lack thereof, litigation may increasingly focus on whether marketing creates misleading impressions.
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Pet Food Safety
Pathogens continue to drive pet food safety technologies
The growing raw pet food space in particular continues to evolve its approach to ensuring final product safety.
Pet food safety technologies are becoming more nuanced in the wake of growing categories like raw, which require special efforts to ensure pathogens don’t make their way into pets’ bowls.
Petfood Forum News
Clean-label fermentation extends shelf life in high-moisture pet food
During Petfood Forum 2026, Jasmine Kataria, Ph.D., with Kerry, will explain how vinegar-fermentate technology addresses preservation challenges in raw and cooked formats without sacrificing natural ingredient claims.
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Pet Food Packaging
Extended producer responsibility may be innovation driver, not ‘penalty’
EPR represents not only a regulatory requirement but also an opportunity to align sustainability, cost management and innovation.
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Pet Food Ingredients
PFI flags EPA biofuel rule's impact on pet food ingredient supply
The EPA's finalized Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026–2027 could divert animal fats and other key feedstocks away from pet food manufacturing, the Pet Food Institute warns.
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Safety & Quality
Two NaturPak workers die following steam explosion incident
Federal safety investigation into two explosions at the facility in Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S., continues.
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Safety & Quality
OSHA investigates after second explosion at NaturPak pet food plant
OSHA is investigating two equipment-related explosions at a Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S., co-manufacturing facility after managers provided "minimal cooperation" with local authorities.
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