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Global pet care market at US$200 billion in 2024; Cats rising
The twin trends of humanization and premiumization may continue to spread in the pet food market as similar demographic pressures drive pet ownership growth worldwide.
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Hill's Pet Nutrition president promoted to chief growth officer at Colgate-Palmolive
AFIA restructures leadership to boost advocacy, member engagement
Study: Cell-cultured pet food ingredient emits far less COâ‚‚ than beef byproducts
Open Farm adds veterinary nutritionist to support product development
Wellness Pet secures $100M refinancing to support long-term growth
Lesaffre and Zilor enter joint venture
Study: Most pet owners underestimate lifetime care costs
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Polish pet treat brand Naturalnie z Kotfina eyes exports, expands portfolio
Study: Postbiotic ingredient shown to reduce canine halitosis by 27%
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Polish pet treat brand Naturalnie z Kotfina eyes exports, expands portfolio
Also: Germany’s Pets Nature ends deal with Champion Petfoods; and Czech producer Vafo launches new digital division.
Research Notes
Study: Postbiotic ingredient shown to reduce canine halitosis by 27%
A new clinical study highlights the potential of a postbiotic powder topper to improve dog breath and oral health without mechanical action.
Research Notes
Chemically cutting meat boosts palatability, digestibility and benefits cat microbiome
The hydrolysis process not only boosts protein digestibility but may also shift gut microbial composition toward a more beneficial profile.
Trending: Pet Food Podcast
EPISODE 87: What are the uses of game meat as novel proteins in pet food formulations?
This episode of Trending: Pet Food focuses in on game meats like springbok and ostrich that offer high protein content, low fat, and natural sourcing — traits that set them apart from conventional meats and appeal to both pet palates and consumer preferences for clean-label formulations.
Research Notes
Some insect-based pet foods imbalanced, low in certain nutrients
Although the study supports the viability of insect protein as a sustainable and nutritious component of dog food, it highlighted gaps in regulatory compliance and the need for enhanced oversight, particularly among South Korean pet food makers.
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Abrupt diet change may model illness in dogs
A study examined how abrupt dietary changes in dogs can serve as a controlled method to study gut microbiota resilience and test digestive health additives.
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Pet Food Ingredients
Marine ingredients double in pet food formulations while driving 262% value increase
New industry report from IFEEDER shows a shift toward premium ingredients led by marine products, with overall ingredient values rising 91% despite minimal volume growth.
Trending: Pet Food Podcast
EPISODE 86: Why does the human-animal bond matter to the pet industry?
On this Trending: Pet Food podcast, Dr. Tammie King discusses how the PAWS program explores the biological mechanisms behind human-animal bonds and their impact on mental health and wellbeing.
Pet Food Market
Kimberly-Clark de México enters pet food market with dual launch
The hygiene products leader targets price-sensitive and premium pet food segments in a competitive and fragmented Mexican market.
Central/Western/Southern Asia
Nestle invests in Indian pet food brand Drools
Nestle stated that this was only a financial investment by the company and that Drools would remain strategically and operationally independent
Pet Food Market
Adimax opens new Brazilian pet food plant with R$140M investment
The company said its sixth Brazilian facility will help it become the country's largest pet food producer by capacity.
Research Notes
Olive extract didn’t influence cat food palatability
While online claims that olives affect cats like catnip don’t have scientific backing, olive extract may hold potential as a novel ingredient for cat food.
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