Ann ReusAnn Reus is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media who covers the animal feed and nutrition industries.From the AuthorSustainable Dog and Cat FoodUpcycled ingredients can bring value to pet foodCircular nutrition challenges the assumption that once food leaves the human food chain, it’s just waste, says Ann Marie Ocker of International Ingredient Corp.PreservativesPet food industry needs consumer-friendly preservation techniquesJasmine Kataria, senior R&D scientist at Kerry, tells Petfood Forum attendees how to combat the risks of high-moisture pet food while maintaining customer satisfaction.U.S. and CanadaChanges to human food policy aren’t always right for pet foodFormer Pet Food Institute President and CEO Dana Brooks explains why the Make America Healthy Again movement does not translate directly into the pet food industry.Safety & QualityKeep semi-moist pet food products safe with antimicrobial strategiesCharlie Connolly of Symrise explains how antimicrobials are used to manage yeasts and mold in semi-moist products at Petfood Forum.Pet Food ProcessingDigital tools provide quality control where manual controls failAnnette Lundeen of Datacor spoke at Petfood Essentials 2026 about how to use digital tools to mitigate risks in pet food production.East AsiaDemographic shifts drive pet food growth in Asia-PacificAs birth rates decline across Asia and marriage and childbearing are delayed, the region is seeing growth in pet ownership, according to James Meisenheimer, consulting manager – Thailand at Tractus.Dog and Cat Food NutritionImprove well-being of aging dogs with focus on joint, muscle healthSpeakers at Petfood Forum 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S., discussed ways to improve canine mobility by preserving joint and muscle health.Pet Food ProcessingHigh-pressure thermal processing creates safe, minimally cooked pet foodHPTP aims to create microbially safe products that can be shelf stable, fresh or minimally cooked.Pet Food PalatabilityAge-specific cat food accounts for changing tastes across life stagesCat owners are becoming more interested in understanding how flavor preferences change throughout a cat’s life.Petfood Forum NewsWhat the PURR Act would and would not doThe pet food regulatory system in the U.S. does not meet the needs and challenges of today’s pet food market, according to Dana Brooks, president and CEO of the Pet Food Institute (PFI), who spoke April 30 at Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri.Petfood Forum News6 hazards of emerging concern in pet foodAs novel ingredients are increasingly added to pet food diets, more hazards from these ingredients also emerge, according to Tim Lombardo, senior director for food consulting services at EAS Consulting Group, who spoke at 2024 Petfood Forum.Petfood Forum NewsPet treat brands can capitalize on human snacking trendsSome consumer behaviors also affect pets, such as snacking, as well as trends around sustainability and functionality, according to Suzy Badaracco, president of food industry trends think tank Culinary Tides.Page 1 of 4Next Page
