Ann ReusAnn Reus is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media who covers the animal feed and nutrition industries.From the AuthorDog 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.Petfood Forum News3 steps to prepare for a product recallLearn what your company should do to be ready in case of a product recall.Pet Food SafetyDoes your facility foster a positive food safety culture?Food safety culture is measurable and part of a system of continuous improvementsPet Food MarketAlternate pet food formats grow with new processing methodsLearn about the growth of alternative pet food trends in the pet space, as well as the sub-trends within the larger scope of pet.NutritionBSF protein an ‘easy swap’ for other proteins in dog foodWith alternative proteins increasing in popularity in human foods, they are also gaining interest from consumers of pet food, and black soldier fly (BSF)-based ingredients are among the most popular.Pet Food ProcessingShould you use high-pressure processing for your pet food?Find out more about high-pressure processing, how it works and its benefits.Pet Food PackagingConsumers want recycled, recyclable plastic packaging3-year study finds younger consumers believe the benefits of plastic packaging outweighs the risksPage 1 of 3Next Page
