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Infographic: Europe’s 10 largest pet food companies by 2025 revenue
Europe’s largest pet food companies’ headquarters remain geographically concentrated but operations are increasingly pan-European.
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Expert perspective: anabiomics as a new direction in animal gut health
Research in the pet space continues to bring innovations in functional food ingredients.
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Recalls in the pet space reveal common prevention blind spots
Industry experts say most recalls trace back to overlooked process changes, thin supplier oversight and mock recall exercises that stop short of testing a company's full response.
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Freshpet raises 2026 outlook after Q2 sales grow 15.5%
The company reported second-quarter net sales of US$305.6 million for the period ended June 30, a 15.5% increase from US$264.7 million a year earlier.
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10 takeaways for supplement makers eyeing the Canadian market
A NASC webinar breaks down Health Canada's veterinary health product pathway, offering U.S. supplement makers a road map for expanding north of the border.
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Mars officially launches Temptations cat treats in Mexico
Mars is rolling out its Temptations cat treat brand into mainstream Mexican retail, entering a category that rival Inaba's Churu helped establish.
Pet Food Palatability
Sustainable protein palatability depends on pet food processing, formulation
Alternative proteins need not rely solely on environmental credentials. With careful formulation and processing, they can also deliver the sensory qualities that keep pets coming back to the bowl.
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Pet Food Palatability
Ingredients, processing, physical form and more all shape pet food palatability
Literature review finds formulation decisions can alter acceptance in both cats and dogs.
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EPISODE 114: What does a retail-first strategy look like in an omnichannel era?
Champ's Pet Kitchen founder Mike Wickman explains why brick-and-mortar retailers still capture the majority of pet food sales despite omnichannel growth, and how brands can partner more effectively with physical retail.
Pet Food Palatability
The biology behind why dogs and cats palatability preferences differ
Understanding species-specific sensory biology may become increasingly important as manufacturers expand the use of alternative proteins, therapeutic formulations and sustainable ingredients.
Europe
European pet food industry sees acquisitions, growth
Burgess Pet Care acquires Bunny Nature, Musti Group strikes a retail deal with ICA, and France's FACCO reports steady 2025 production output.
Pet Food Palatability
Palatability patents for preserving potency on pet food
While patent applications do not necessarily result in commercial products, the concentration of filings in this area suggests that palatability remains a priority for pet food research and development.
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Is pet food picking up the pace in adopting AI?
Is AI adoption in pet food accelerating, and can it keep up as the technology advances? Should it? Distrust and fear of AI are receding but concerns remain.
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