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Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation
Smucker pet food PFAS 'forever chemical' lawsuit nears certification
A federal judge has indicated he may certify a California class tied to allegations that “forever chemicals” in pet food packaging were not disclosed to consumers.
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Champ's Pet Kitchen scales to reach 1,200 stores in 2026
Freedom Pet Supplies acquires Trueman Distribution
Vet Custom Label acquires Myristol joint supplement brand
The Nutriment Company acquires Zoo Factory
Older cats feeding patterns may differ from guidelines
Fresh pet food claims about additives, processing and human-grade may lack evidence
Gold Star Distribution recalls pet food products in three states
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Will pet food M&A activity pick up in 2026?
Pet food M&A takes measured approach in 2025
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Adventures in Pet Food
Will pet food M&A activity pick up in 2026?
Pet food and pet industry M&A has declined over the last three years, though categories like cat food and pet treats remain attractive to investors.
Pet Food Market
Pet food M&A takes measured approach in 2025
Strategic acquisitions focused on geographic expansion and portfolio diversification characterized pet food M&A activity, with one European company accounting for nearly half the year's transactions.
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Study reveals pet humanization trends in Lithuania
Research from Vilnius University found that 66.7% of pet owners refer to their animals as children, with women and younger people showing stronger humanization behaviors.
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EPISODE 101: How is AI being used in the pet retail space?
Lorenzo Trujillo, product team lead at eTailPet, discusses how AI is transforming inventory management and freeing independent pet retailers to focus on what matters most: building relationships with customers and their communities.
Adventures in Pet Food
Factors, and facts, behind pet humanization
A new study of pet owners in Lithuania shows the “pets as family members” ethos extends far and wide, and that social factors matter more than other demographics.
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APPA's top holiday pet treats reflect broader trends
The American Pet Products Association curated innovative products across multiple categories, including pet food and treats.
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Pet food innovation going in wrong direction for this economy?
New pet food product launch activity is down, not surprisingly during economic uncertainty — but this may be the exact right time to focus on innovation.
Sustainable Dog and Cat Food
Extended producer responsibility may reshape pet food packaging
As more states make producers pay for waste management, packaging choices like flexible bags and pouches face different recycling realities than aluminum cans and different compliance costs.
Pet Food Market
10 takeaways: Industry veterans reflect on pet food's evolution, future challenges
Three longtime pet food professionals share perspectives on how the industry has changed and where it's headed next.
Latin America/Carribean
Petco's Mexico assortment reveals premium pet food's functional shift
Natural and condition-specific formulas now drive shelf decisions as premiumization becomes purposeful rather than aspirational.
Pet Food News
Purina awards $120K to study human-animal bond research
Nestle Purina PetCare
Nestlé Purina PetCare funds studies on survivor healing, remote therapy and feline separation behaviors.
Petfood Forum News
Petfood Forum partners with PSC to elevate sustainability
The event expands sustainability initiatives and programming through a renewed partnership with the Pet Sustainability Coalition at the Kansas City show next spring.
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