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Market Trends and Reports
Private label pet food growth outpaced national brands
With ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and persistent inflation, consumers may continue shifting towards private-label pet food brands.
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Hamlet Protein receives tech award at Chinese companion animal conference
Corbion enters China with algae omega-3, names new executives
Archway acquires vegan treat manufacturer Bright Planet Pet
Inspired Pet Nutrition acquires French pet food processor Sopral
Midwestern Pet Foods provides 12,000 pet meals for Texas flood relief
Kelly & Co.'s wins World Branding Award for freeze-dried pet treats
Hill's Pet Nutrition names Hsu president
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Pet food fillers: Mythical marketing monsters or real pet threat?
Bridging the gap between science and marketing may be difficult. However, helping pet owners bust the filler myth and understand the nutritional value of each ingredient could lead to more informed choices and a broader appreciation for the complexity behind pet food.
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Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine
EDL, as Massman Company
EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink wrapping machines use two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose a product or collation.
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EPISODE 89: How does working in human food versus pet treats compare?
Zora Tabin shares her journey from founding Wild Zora human food products to launching Zora's Best Friendz pet treats, revealing the unexpected challenges and key differences between serving human and pet customers.
Raw Cat and Dog Food
Raw pet food gains ground as consumers gain safety knowledge
As high-pressure processing is better understood by interested pet owners, industry safety standards are becoming established for raw pet food.
Pet Food Company Profiles
Heckova! brings the fun to superpremium dog food
This young, freeze-dried dog food brand works to bring new customers into the fold.
Market Report
Targeted premiumization strategies in pet foods
From fresh pet food to personalization, the various avenues in the premium pet food space continue to expand.
Global Commerce
Pet food mergers and acquisitions cautious but continue in 2025
The go-go days of 2021 may be behind for the pet food industry. However, M&A continues, although with more discipline and patience than before.
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Adventures in Pet Food
Do pet owners and other consumers still demonize ingredients?
Recent surveys indicate consumers of human food and purchasers of pet food may no longer focus on avoiding certain ingredients in their buying choices.
Ingredient Issues
Eggs in pet products – the incredible option
As a highly bioavailable source of protein, eggs should be considered a premium ingredient in pet food.
Global Commerce
How cats stole Indonesia's pet food market
Cats are the dominant pet in Indonesia, leading to success for the country’s cat food segment.
Pet Food News
Czech pet food giant to take over Polish company
Vafo Group seeks to acquire distributor Azan, while Fressnapf opens 41 new stores across Europe in Q1.
Pet Food News
WH Group enters European pet food market by acquiring Poland’s Pupil Foods
Pupil Foods specializes in wet and dry cat and dog foods, supplying European markets including the United Kingdom, Germany, Hungary and Serbia.
Ingredient Issues
Miscounting calories: Why pet food calorie calculations need fixing
Accurate calorie-counting is vital to keeping pets healthy in the midst of an obesity crisis.
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