Mexican government proposes to end VAT tax on pet food
By Iván Franco
September 16, 2021
A 16% VAT tax levied on pet food in Mexico in 2014, which has been indirectly transferred to pet owners, may be eliminated if approved by Congress.

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3 French pet food companies’ revenues in 2020
In 2020, these four companies headquartered in France provided food and treats for those pets. Three had 2020 revenue data available.
September 15, 2021
Gut health tops pet owner discussions on social media
When pet owners talk about pet products on social media certain terms and themes emerge. Likewise, when pet food companies describe their products on e-commerce sites,...
September 14, 2021
Pet food inflation not soaring in Mexico in 2021
According to the national pet food inflation index, price surges are relatively low, but the index represents only about 60% of the Mexican pet food market.
September 13, 2021
Two deaths at pet food ingredient rendering facility
One co-worker speculated that the two may have died from hydrogen sulfide gas exposure.
September 13, 2021

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Petfood Forum 2022 is seeking abstracts for noncommercial oral presentations and research posters on key pet food topics and the latest research.

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Pet personalized nutrition aided by microbiome research

Addressing individual animals’ microbiomes may help pet food, treat and supplement makers customize pet food to meet the specific needs of each animal.

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Don’t ‘oversell’ insect protein sustainability, nutrition

When scientists reviewed what research there is on insect-based ingredients in dog and cat foods, they found only two studies have evaluated how insect-based dog foods affect the nutritional status and health of dogs and none on cats.

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