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Turkiye Pet Trends Sep26

Türkiye pet trends develop as pet ownership, humanization grow

With global access to the trends and pet ownership advice more mature markets have long had access to, Turkish pet owners are asking for premium, health-focused pet food options.

Kormotech's Unbroken Animals program pairs dogs with Ukrainian veterans

Saint Rocco's Treats partners with PAWS Chicago

Mighty Paw commits $50,000 to Nepal flood relief

Purina's Petivity launches AI-powered smart feeder for cats

Ollie launches fresh Holiday Feast recipe for dogs

Charlee Bear debuts freeze-dried Necessities Toppers for cats

Rawz expands feline lineup with hydrating purées

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Since the start of the full-scale war, Unbroken Animals has helped approximately 300,000 animals, distributing 2,400 metric tons of pet food, providing more than 31,000 vaccinations and helping find new homes for more than 2,940 animals.

Kormotech's Unbroken Animals program pairs dogs with Ukrainian veterans

In Southeast Asia, affordable kibble lines are winning over working-class families, who increasingly see a shelf-stable bag as less wasteful and more convenient than cooking scraps.

Southeast Asia's table-scrap feeding down to 40% or less

Southeast Asia's table-scrap feeding down to 40% or less

Table scraps still linger in some Southeast Asian pet bowls, but commercial food is closing the gap fast as owners rethink what's safe, and convenient, to feed.

In Southeast Asia, affordable kibble lines are winning over working-class families, who increasingly see a shelf-stable bag as less wasteful and more convenient than cooking scraps.

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The Intralox Series 2100 ZERO TANGENT™ Radius Flat Top belt maintains product orientation through tight conveyor turns while maximizing space and safely handling delicate products and packages.

Minimize Footprint, Maximize Results with Intralox's Zero-Tangent Curved Conveyor Belt

Adventures in Pet Food

What makes a dog food ‘premium’ to US dog owners?

According to a recent survey, U.S. dog owners prefer premium dog foods, even if they have some unrealistic ideas of what constitutes ‘premium.’

Consumer Functional Pet Food

Review finds vegan, vegetarian pet diets generally digestible as meat

The results of 31 studies suggest that vegan and vegetarian diets and plant-based protein sources were broadly comparable in digestibility to conventional animal-based diets.

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Electronic noses, longevity, ice cream: Petfood Industry New Quiz Sept. 11-17

Test your knowledge of this week’s pet food developments.

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27 cat stars, 3 cat food plot points in 130 years of cinema

Throughout the decades, sometimes the cat saves the day, while other times it causes the problem. In some films, the feline serves as an evil mastermind’s minion. In others, the cat is a valiant hero’s sidekick.

Tim Wall | DALL-E

Pet Food Palatability

Electronic nose reflects real cat food aroma preferences

A study found that digital aroma fingerprints followed patterns observed in feline preference testing, although researchers cautioned the method has not been validated to predict acceptance of new products.

Tim Wall | DALL-E

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Something to Chew on

Is pet food entering a golden age for biotics?

Pet owner interest in biotics in pet food and supplements continues to grow, as research increasingly shows the ingredients’ benefits to pet health.

Edit Column Sep26

Market Trends and Reports

Report: Cat ownership grows to 53 million U.S. households

New APPA data show Gen Z and male owners driving multi-cat households and rising pet food spending.

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Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Biotics research in pet evolving as needs grow

Pre-, pro- and postbiotics are all taking the stage as studies become more nuanced and pet owners ask for more for their animals’ health and wellness.

Poland confectionery maker launches ice cream for dogs

E. Wedel offers two seasonal ice cream products for dogs whose owners visit its Chocolate Cafés; plus, Bene Meat sends an open letter to the U.K. government.

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South Korea's pet population rises as dog meat ban nears

South Korea's registered pet population grew more than 5% in 2025, even as newly registered animals declined, as the country's total ban on dog meat farming approaches.

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Australia/Pacific

Small is the new big in pet food APAC-wide

As the Asia-Pacific pet food market continues to evolve, startups are finding places to grow.

Pet Food Apac Sep26

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