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Global Commerce

U.S.-China tariff pause eases pressure on animal feed, pet food trade

A 90-day reduction in U.S.-China tariffs offers short-term relief for U.S. animal food exporters and ingredient buyers as trade talks continue.

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Ibero Natural expands European sales of Iberian pork-based dog food

Czech brand Ibero Natural grows its premium pet food offerings across Europe, while Latvian company Tērvete Food introduces the Baltics’ first dog-friendly ice cream.

Ibero Natural uses the meat of Iberian dark pigs and lamb meat in the manufacturing process.

Adventures in Pet Food

Pet food industry finds common themes at Petfood Forum 2025

From sustainability as a journey to the strength of the pet food market to career development lessons, certain threads connected everyone at Petfood Forum.

For the second year in a row, Petfood Forum featured puppies up for adoption from Polk County Humane Society in Missouri.

RAWZ co-founder named 2025 ThinkFirst VIP of the Year

Jim Scott III honored for his advocacy and injury prevention work following a life-changing brain injury.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Earthborn Holistic to plant over 11,000 trees through Arbor Day, retail campaigns

Pet food maker Earthborn Holistic expands its sustainability efforts with tree-planting initiatives tied to Arbor Day and retail promotions.

Global Commerce

Why the global pet economy is poised to surpass $500 billion by 2030

Bloomberg Intelligence projects strong growth across pet food and care categories, driven by evolving consumer habits, e-commerce expansion and long-term pet humanization trends.

A new report from Bloomberg Intelligence noted the humanization of pets continues, with animals increasingly seen as full members of the family.

Petfood Forum News

How pet food professionals can lead through connection

Karen Jones, with NextUp, and a panel of pet food executives share insights and tips on how intentional networking can unlock leadership growth — even when working remotely.

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Pet Food Processing

High-pressure thermal processing creates safe, minimally cooked pet food

HPTP aims to create microbially safe products that can be shelf stable, fresh or minimally cooked.

Pet Food Palatability

Age-specific cat food accounts for changing tastes across life stages

Cat owners are becoming more interested in understanding how flavor preferences change throughout a cat’s life.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

U.S. pet owners open to insect protein, but knowledge lags

A new Kansas State University study shows U.S. dog owners are receptive to insect-based proteins — but lack knowledge about their health benefits, presenting a key opportunity for pet food brands.

A recent survey revealed that while pet owners are relatively informed about insect protein’s nutritional content, fewer understood potential health benefits.

Poland’s Bemo to expand into cat food, boost export reach

Holistic dog food producer Bemo eyes wet and dry cat food launch while Bulgarian biotech firm Nasekomo reaches a milestone in its industrial insect farming platform.

Poland’s pet food maker Bemo specializes in homeostatic dog food and is planning to add wet and dry cat food to the firm’s product portfolio.

Italy’s pet food market rises to US$3.5 billion in 2024

Many trends in the Italian pet food market are similar to those around the world in developed markets.

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