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Cat food label guidelines differ from predicted energy needs
Researchers surveyed feeding guidelines on 802 commercial cat foods across 11 retail locations in Canada.
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Scoochie Pet lowers MOQs for private-label dog, cat food
Zignature launches Essence and Inception dog food lines
Mission Farms partners with Affordable Pet Supply for distribution
Women in Petfood Leadership networking event set for IPPE 2026
Bark Bistro expands retail footprint with nationwide Sprouts launch
Royal Canin drafts MVP team for AKC dog show anniversary
Vital Essentials launches 3-pound pet food bags
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Petfood Forum partners with PSC to elevate sustainability
Functional pet food trends require science, consumer education
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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.
Business Strategy
Functional pet food trends require science, consumer education
As functional demands become stronger among pet parents, pet food companies are threading marketing with science and education to ensure pet health.
Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation
Law firm investigates Simmons after plant closure announcement
A law firm is investigating whether Simmons violated the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, a federal law that generally requires certain employers to provide employees with at least 60 days’ advance written notice before a plant closing or mass layoff takes effect.
Pet Food Market
Pet brands strengthen communities through charitable initiatives
From digital food pantries to infrastructure investments, these companies demonstrate how philanthropy creates meaningful impact for animals and people.
Market Report
Update: Pet food channel shopping patterns, buyer demographics
Pet food owners continue to bring complexity to shopping patterns among multiple demographic considerations.
Ingredient Issues
Color my world
Artificial and natural food colorings in pet food have multiple arguments for and against their use.
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Expansions, donations, registrations: Petfood Industry News Quiz Dec. 5-11
The quiz covers a retail distribution move by one brand, as well as the newly opened registration for a major pet food industry event in Europe.
Something to Chew on
New model for cat nutrition research: Cat owner involvement
As cats continue to rise in popularity, and more cat food products are developed for them, research can help fill gaps. Enter an initiative involving cat owners.
Market Trends and Reports
Pet food and the evolving approach to behavioral health
Hiring in-house behaviorists and connecting practices to specialist care reflect growing focus on evidence-based stress management for dogs and cats.
Europe
Normandise Pet Food targets growth in North America, Europe
French pet food producer plans subsidiaries in U.S., Mexico and UK as export sales reach 60% of revenue.
Market Trends and Reports
Cat ownership grows, industry expands food and treat options
Top trends in the cat space are beginning to mirror those well-established in the dog space as felines continue to garner more industry attention.
Pet Food Company Profiles
Good Boy Goodies: A transformative year for pet treats
This Georgia, U.S.-based pet treats company is carving its own path, from farmers markets to international airports.
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