Four main reasons may explain why pet food makers process pet food in extruders to produce kibble and why dry pet food has remained popular with consumers for decades.

Purina brands and Blue Buffalo topped pet owners’ favorite brands in a survey of 1,450 pet owners in the United States. 

Cats are unique, complicated creatures. Researchers continuously conduct studies to learn more about felines. Professionals shared the results of some of those studies on September 24, 2021 at Petfood Forum in Kansas City.

Speakers touched on novel proteins, mycotoxins and the Internet of Things in a safety and technology roundup Thursday, September 23 at Petfood Forum in Kansas City.

Over time, some dog food and treat brands have grown faster than others, while some have declined in usage rate among U.S. pet owners.

Like the pet food and pet care industry it is part of, Petfood Forum has proved resilient despite considerable headwinds brought on by the pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic affected pet food plants to varying degrees. Some plants weren’t prepared for the effect of the pandemic on their workforces, ability to receive raw materials or ship out the finished product.

FONA International’s Melissa Hartley and Jennifer Howell discussed human grade, CBD/cannabis and plant-based pet food on Thursday, September 23 at Petfood Forum in Kansas City.