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Smucker modernized Milk Bone, Meow Mix; E-commerce growing
At the 2026 edition of the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference on Feb. 18, J.M. Smucker Co. CEO Mark Smucker detailed the company’s strategy to accelerate growth in its pet segment.
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Hill’s Pet Nutrition drives growth; Uses guilt and AI for marketing
MAHA initiative reshapes regulatory outlook for pet food makers
JODL Verpackungen expands flexible packaging capacity
Hill's Pet Nutrition names new global supply chain executive
Spot & Tango adds senior leaders amid growth
Royal Canin promotes Kira Best to healthy pet general manager
Premier Nutrition adds two nutritionists to pet division
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Petfood Forum 2026 Tech Talk sessions target formulation, food safety and more
Expanded program brings pet food manufacturers and processors face-to-face with the latest supplier innovations and emerging technologies.
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10 takeaways: How to communicate an unpopular change
When introducing new processes or programs, resistance is inevitable, but it can be managed with the right communication strategies.
Market Trends and Reports
Pet owners in South Korea brace for higher "petflation" this year
South Korea's pet owners face rising costs across food, care and veterinary services as petflation outpaces earlier industry benchmarks.
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Pet food acquisitions starting to heat up in 2026?
February has suddenly become an interesting month in terms of pet food mergers and acquisitions, especially for companies in Europe and Canada.
Market Trends and Reports
Japan's dog population improves, cats' plateaus
After years of decline, Japan's dog population is creeping back up — but cats, once on the rise, are now losing ground.
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Purina's 2025 performance, flexible packaging sustainability: Petfood Industry News Quiz Feb. 13-19
This week’s Petfood Industry News Quiz tests your knowledge on Purina’s role in Nestlé’s 2025 performance, an acquisition in the raw and freeze-dried space, new collaboration efforts to improve flexible packaging recovery, advancements in freeze-drying technology, and leadership changes at the Pet Food Institute.
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Purina PetCare remained growth engine for Nestlé in 2025
In the 2025 Annual Review, Purina PetCare was Nestle’s second-largest category after powdered and liquid beverages. Purina generated roughly one-fifth of company revenue in 2025.
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Pure Treats acquires Primal Pet Foods
Deal reunites Primal Pet Foods with independent ownership and expands PureBites' freeze-dried and raw pet food manufacturing footprint.
Pet Food Palatability
In-demand texturized pet food excites Asia Pacific's ingredients market
Asia Pacific's pet food texture ingredients market is forecast to nearly double by 2030, driven by premiumization trends and growing consumer demand for sensory-rich pet food experiences.
Petfood Forum News
Freeze-drying advancements enhance pet food quality, integrity
At Petfood Forum Europe, Magnus Jochumsen with GEA Process Engineering will discuss energy optimization, hygiene improvements and preservation of nutritional quality in freeze-dried pet food production.
Pet Food Additives/Supplements
Turmeric plays dual role in pet foods, supplements
Turmeric and curcumin can work in pet foods and supplements in two distinct ways: as an antioxidant for shelf-stability in foods, and as a nutraceutical aimed at mobility, cognition or oral health.
Adventures in Pet Food
Cultivated meat in pet food: Closer to consumer acceptance?
Cultivated meat faces obstacles like scalability and high costs, but pet food may provide a path to success, particularly in terms of consumer acceptance.
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