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24 avian influenza cases in cats detected in February 2025

In February, federal officials confirmed cases of bird flu affecting domestic cats in Washington, New Jersey, Colorado, California, Kansas, New Mexico, Montana and South Dakota.

Study: HPP preserves nutrients, extends shelf life

Alimentos Prosalud expands into pet food with new Costa Rican production facility

Alphia expands manufacturing network with Texas facility

Russian pet food market braces for new price hike

Savage Cat Food recalled for avian influenza risk

Innovative FEED Act reintroduced in US House of Representatives

ProAmpac wins multiple honors at Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards

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Quality should be part of every business strategy and is, in fact, core to a company’s success, no matter what form it takes.

Quality is…?

Novel proteins continue to expand in availability as science-backed solutions become more prominent and pet owners become more educated on their existence and what they can provide.

Sustainability, pet health and wellness key topics for novel proteins

Ingredient Issues

Quality is…?

Various business strategies may give ‘quality’ different meanings, but it should be a bedrock of every company.

Quality should be part of every business strategy and is, in fact, core to a company’s success, no matter what form it takes.

Pet Food Ingredients

Sustainability, pet health and wellness key topics for novel proteins

As the options for novel proteins expand, pet owners are looking for them to do more.

Novel proteins continue to expand in availability as science-backed solutions become more prominent and pet owners become more educated on their existence and what they can provide.

Obesity continues to be a problem for pets

Global pet obesity in mature pet ownership markets continues to grow as a top challenge to overall pet health.

Dogs and cats are bearing the brunt of the pet obesity epidemic, with numbers going up in spite of significant options in the pet food space to help mitigate the issue.

Safety & Quality

Navigating pet nutrition myths in the social media age

Misinformation spreads quickly online — pet food professionals must step up to educate consumers.

Pet owners need to research to ensure their decisions are based on science and appropriate for their specific pet before making nutritional decisions.

Petfood Forum News

High-moisture extrusion unlocks new possibilities for wet pet food innovation

During Petfood Forum next month, Jenni Harrington with Bühler Group will explore how this advanced processing technology can enhance texture, nutrition and sustainability.

With its ability to improve texture, optimize ingredient use, and expand raw material options, high-moisture extrusion is set to play a crucial role in shaping the future of wet pet food manufacturing.

Pet Food Insights

A greener future for pets

The popularity of plant-based pet foods continues to grow, even while customers also have questions.

Those in the plant-based pet food space must ensure that their formulations are nutritionally complete for pets and appealing to pet owners.

Petfood Industry March 2025

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Value found in both traditional, new pet food palatability analysis

After reviewing the palatability measures available, researchers concluded that traditional methods remain essential, but new approaches are expanding humans’ understanding of pet food preferences.

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Polish cat food maker launches new products, eyes new markets

The company has rolled out three new products for senior and aging cats, and is making efforts to offer products for all life stages, from kitten to senior.

Market Trends and Reports

Mongolia's nascent pet food sector a byproduct of its meat industry

The East Asian country offers future opportunities for growth in pet food.

Mongolia’s pet ownership is small but growing, and there should be plenty of future opportunities in the country’s pet food market.

Avian Influenza

2 died out of 3 cats infected with bird flu connected to raw pet food in New York

All three avian influenza cases were correlated to Savage Cat Food raw pet food.

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Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum 2025 helps navigate trends, regulations for industry success

At this year’s Petfood Forum in Kansas City, experts will explore key trends, technological advances and regulatory updates shaping the pet food space.

Petfood Forum attendees can also obtain additional learning from the Student Program research presentations and supplier-led Tech Talks.

US pet ownership update

Overall pet ownership has dipped slightly, especially where dogs are concerned, with cats finally gaining ground.

Cats have gained ground in the pet ownership arena during the last several years — even before the COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape.

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