20 new products for animal nutrition, feed production in 2023

A collection of feed additives, tools and equipment for the feed industry released in the past 12 months.

December 8, 2023

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Poll: What's your outlook for the pet food industry in 2026?

Over 40% of cat owners purchase Christmas gifts, spending an average of $30.70 per gift, noted APPA.

APPA's top holiday pet treats reflect broader trends

APPA's top holiday pet treats reflect broader trends

The American Pet Products Association curated innovative products across multiple categories, including pet food and treats.

Over 40% of cat owners purchase Christmas gifts, spending an average of $30.70 per gift, noted APPA.

Adventures in Pet Food

Pet food innovation going in wrong direction for this economy?

New pet food product launch activity is down, not surprisingly during economic uncertainty — but this may be the exact right time to focus on innovation.

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Sustainability, acquisition, funding: Petfood Industry News Quiz Dec. 12-18

This week’s Petfood Industry News Quiz includes a renewed sustainability partnership tied to a major 2026 industry event, product launches from a dog food brand, and an international acquisition in the pet treat segment.

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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Extended producer responsibility may reshape pet food packaging

As more states make producers pay for waste management, packaging choices like flexible bags and pouches face different recycling realities than aluminum cans and different compliance costs.

A Jigsaw Puzzle Of The United States Empty Pet Food Packages And Legal Documents Are Scattered Around The Puzzle

Pet Food Market

10 takeaways: Industry veterans reflect on pet food's evolution, future challenges

Three longtime pet food professionals share perspectives on how the industry has changed and where it's headed next.

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Latin America/Carribean

Petco's Mexico assortment reveals premium pet food's functional shift

Natural and condition-specific formulas now drive shelf decisions as premiumization becomes purposeful rather than aspirational.

Petco's Mexico assortment strategy reflects broader shifts toward functional and natural premium pet food categories.

Purina awards $120K to study human-animal bond research

Nestle Purina PetCare

Nestlé Purina PetCare funds studies on survivor healing, remote therapy and feline separation behaviors.

Purina has awarded research grants to three scientific teams from the U.S. and Hungary as part of its biennial Purina Sponsorship for Human-Animal Bond Studies program.

Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum partners with PSC to elevate sustainability

The event expands sustainability initiatives and programming through a renewed partnership with the Pet Sustainability Coalition at the Kansas City show next spring.

WATT Global Media is proud to welcome back the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) as the official Sustainability Partner of Petfood Forum 2026, taking place in Kansas City from April 27-29, 2026.

Business Strategy

Functional pet food trends require science, consumer education

As functional demands become stronger among pet parents, pet food companies are threading marketing with science and education to ensure pet health.

A combination of scientific education and marketing will be necessary for the functional pet ingredient trend to succeed.

Cat food label guidelines differ from predicted energy needs

Researchers surveyed feeding guidelines on 802 commercial cat foods across 11 retail locations in Canada.

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Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation

Law firm investigates Simmons after plant closure announcement

A law firm is investigating whether Simmons violated the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, a federal law that generally requires certain employers to provide employees with at least 60 days’ advance written notice before a plant closing or mass layoff takes effect.

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Pet Food Market

Pet brands strengthen communities through charitable initiatives

From digital food pantries to infrastructure investments, these companies demonstrate how philanthropy creates meaningful impact for animals and people.

Pet food companies are increasingly partnering with animal welfare organizations to support rescue operations and strengthen community connections.

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