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Sustainability, acquisition, funding: Petfood Industry News Quiz Dec. 12-18
This week’s Petfood Industry News Quiz includes a renewed sustainability partnership tied to a major 2026 industry event, product launches from a dog food brand, and an international acquisition in the pet treat segment.
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APPA's top holiday pet treats reflect broader trends
EPA restores rendering to national wasted food scale
Interzoo adds full-day sustainability conference in 2026
Pet Food Institute welcomes Callahan's USTR confirmation
KatKin raises $50 million to expand fresh cat food
PROTEIN Act would expand alternative protein research, manufacturing
The Nutriment Company acquires Dutch pet treat maker Antos
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Adventures in Pet Food
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.
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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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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.
Research Notes
Cat food label guidelines differ from predicted energy needs
Researchers surveyed feeding guidelines on 802 commercial cat foods across 11 retail locations in Canada.
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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