Repercussions for the global pet food industry may grow as the Russia-Ukraine War throws the continent into chaos.

With so many new pet owners joining the market and driving sales of pet food and pet supplies forward, there seems to be opportunity everywhere, one industry executive said.

For exotic birds, domestication hasn’t been underway for nearly as long as for dogs, cats or even guinea pigs, so Polly wants a biologically appropriate food that’s pretty much the same as what a macaw in the Amazon would enjoy.

Marketing claims made with these functional ingredients included joint health, skin and fur support, stress relief and immunity-boosting. Along with pet foods, functional ingredients appeared in supplements, toppers and treats. 

Belgium-based, private-label pet food producer, United Petfood, acquired the “la Braconne” factory of Neodis Group in Mornac, France.

Knowledge of how pets boost a person’s health and wellness may result in increased sales of premium pet foods for pet food and treat companies.

Bravo Packing, Inc. agreed to stop selling, manufacturing and distributing raw pet food and come into compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

While not every dog has the same sensitivity to copper, the group suggested that a safe upper limit be established for copper in dog food to protect those dogs that are.

Freeze-dried or air-dried raw-meat pet food and treats were among the most prevalent new products showcased at Global Pet Expo 2022.

On the heels of the lingering pandemic, which dramatically increased pet owners' use of e-commerce, high gasoline prices have added another factor encouraging pet owners to shop from home and reduce trips to the store. Likewise, inflation may influence pet food and treat purchases, along with rising commodity prices.