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The case for casein in pet food remains the same after a decade
Considering its popularity in human dietary supplements there may be room for casein to appear in more pet products, it just hasn’t happened yet.
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Purina expands Mexico plant amid strong regional demand
AFIA Pet Food Conference explores AI, ingredients, regulation
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APC opens North American Innovation Kitchen
Located in the Ankeny, Iowa, the pilot-scale facility allows pet food companies to test plasma-based ingredients in realistic production conditions.
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Plasma: A Multi-Faceted Ingredient Supporting Health, Formula Functionality, and Nutrition in Pet Food
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Africa
Study: Marltons, Pamper, Purina lead pet food brands in Africa
Sagaci Research finds 29% of Africans own pets, with 58% considering them family members, driving structured consumption patterns.
Business Strategy
10 takeaways: Scaling up a pet food business
Glacial Freeze Dry executives share lessons on funding, partnerships and maintaining mission alignment through growth phases.
Pet Food News
AFIA honors Jerry May with Friend of Pet Food Award
The American Feed Industry Association honors Freshpet executive for regulatory leadership and industry mentorship.
Europe
Halal pet food struggles to gain traction in Europe
Halal requirements for human food traditionally do not apply to food for animals, and pricing and availability challenges may be deterring growth.
Dog and Cat Food Nutrition
Feline energy metabolism insights for cat food formulation
Dr. Anna Kate Shoveller explored how cats' unique physiology affects nutritional needs and feeding management during AFIA's Pet Food Conference.
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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
Black soldier fly larvae offer tailored nutrition for pets
During AFIA's Pet Food Conference, Dr. Jeff Tomberlin explored insect protein's potential to address waste streams and nutritional customization in pet food manufacturing.
Market Trends and Reports
Humanization drives pet food innovation toward functional nutrition
Madelyn Mitchell of Innova Market Insights presented pet food market trends at AFIA's 2026 Pet Food Conference in Atlanta.
Global Commerce
How the EU-Mercosur agreement could affect pet food trade
While the agreement may not create pet-food-specific provisions, its structure illustrates how trade policy can affect the sector indirectly through classification systems and broader agricultural trade rules.
Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
Cosmopet introduces insect-protein dry food line in UAE
Formulated with insect protein, the company's full portfolio for dogs and cats is now available at Petzone.
Europe
Map of European pet food companies: Culinary traditions plus growing markets
Countries with strong agricultural bases, mature food processing sectors and culturally ingrained views of pets as companions tend to support larger and more diverse pet food industries.
Vitamins
Vitamin E role expanded from pet food nutrient to multifunction antioxidant
Since 2007, vitamin E has evolved from a nutrient viewed primarily through the lens of deficiency prevention to one understood as part of a broader antioxidant strategy.
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