4 most-read articles of January 2019

February 1, 2019
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Find out what articles on PetfoodIndustry.com were most popular in the month of January 2019. 

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10 takeaways: Dog food trends balance innovation, affordability
Nicole Hill of MarketPlace breaks down shifting consumer priorities, fresh pet food pressures, and untapped market opportunities for dog food brands in 2026.
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Smucker pet food brands grew in Q3 FY26, but overall mixed performance
Meow Mix and Milk-Bone growth offset by declines in dog snacks and contract manufacturing.
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Dog food and treats are popular topics on social media
Data show dog owners globally like to post, converse and learn about dog nutrition and food products online and on social media. Who’s doing the most talking?
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Brazil, South Africa, brick-and-mortar: Petfood Industry News Quiz Feb. 27 - Mar. 5
The quiz touches on global investments, retail strategy and leadership developments, including the importance of centered business strategies and a networking initiative aimed at advancing women leaders in the industry.
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Montego Pet Nutrition acquires Marltons in South Africa
Monic Group adds the 80-year-old pet care brand to its portfolio, combining local expertise to compete with multinationals.
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Purina expands wet pet food production in Brazil with new plant
The new Vargeão facility represents Nestlé Purina's largest investment in Brazil to date, adding significant wet pet food capacity as premiumization trends reshape Latin American markets.
Nestlé Purina's new plant is designed to supply Brazil's growing pet population — estimated at 110 million pets — while also supporting exports across South America.
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Mars targets pet oral health with nutrition science, AI tools
Mars Pet Nutrition's global R&D leader discusses formulation strategy, emerging ingredients and digital tools addressing widespread gum disease in pets.
Elisabetta Pierangelo, global vice president R&D, Mars Pet Nutrition, hands out PEDIGREE Dentastix Light to dogs at a Mars pet-friendly office.
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The gap driving Mexico's next phase of pet food growth
A new Symrise facility in Querétaro reveals more about where Mexico's pet food market is headed than where it stands today.
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EPISODE 105: Why is customer-centered strategy key to business growth?
Ryan Estis, Petfood Forum 2026 Wednesday keynote speaker, discusses why centering customers and people in business strategy is essential for growth in an era of constant change.
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French, Ukrainian pet food companies attract new investment
A French cooperative breaks ground on a new treats factory while a Ukrainian agri-leader secures international financing to sustain feed and pet food operations amid wartime uncertainty.
France's Le Gouessant has announced plans to build a new factory that will support production of a new line of SoftChew treats for dogs and cats, among other products.
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Senior pet nutrition guidelines lag behind longer lifespans
Pet nutrition researcher Emma Bermingham, Ph.D., with Ember Pet Nutrition, argues the industry must move beyond marketing-driven senior diets and develop evidence-based nutritional guidelines for aging cats and dogs.
Despite some pets now living into their 30s, no evidence-based nutritional guidelines exist for senior animals — and current 'senior pet diets' may be more marketing than science.
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Pet food safety update: Some companies have work to do
While a sizable portion of pet food companies are focusing on supplier verification and ingredient tracing, other important safety areas may need more attention.
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