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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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Halal pet food struggles to gain traction in Europe
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Pet Food News
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.
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.
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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News Hound
Map of US pet food makers: Geography shapes industry
While the Midwest is likely to remain the industry’s production core, growth in coastal and southern states suggests a more balanced national network.
Latin America/Carribean
Iansa to sell pet food business in Chile
The transaction includes an industrial facility, brands and related assets for US$9 million.
Dog and Cat Food Nutrition
Mixed feeding for cats: health benefits may drive wet pet food consumption
Cats are known for low water intake, which can lead to urinary problems. Combining dry and wet foods may ease owner concerns, but ingredient quality matters as much as hydration.
News Hound
2026 growth, freeze-dried future: Petfood Industry Quiz Jan. 16-22
Test your knowledge of pet food industry trends with this week’s quiz covering freeze-dried formulation challenges, 2026 growth forecasts, product innovations, and Petfood Forum insights. Stay informed and competitive.
Petfood Forum News
Freeze-dried pet food requires tailored antioxidant strategies
Rangen's Melissa Weber will address oxidative stability challenges unique to freeze-dried formats at Petfood Forum 2026.
Ingredients and substances to avoid
PCB and dioxin still a health and safety consideration in pet food
Since 2011, the most consequential shift is the tightening health-based guidance in Europe.
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