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Private label pet care growth outpaces national brands

Brand loyalty still has its place in the pet food and care market, but private label sales are rising faster than those of name brands, even for premium products.

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Canada proposes heat-treated pet food import rule changes

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is seeking comments through Oct. 15 on revised facility questionnaire requirements for heat-treated pet food imported from the U.S.

The CFIA is proposing changes for heat-treated pet food, characterizing that they will provide greater flexibility for industry once implemented.

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Episode 117: What are the benefits of staying in your lane as a brand strategy?

Vital Essentials' Amanda Welsh joins the podcast to talk about brands that stay true to their identity, rather than chasing every trend, to build the consumer trust needed to win at the point of sale.

United Petfood acquires dry food plant from Wellness Pet

The private label manufacturer will add a third North American production site in Decatur, Arkansas, through its agreement with Wellness Pet Company.

The facility in Decatur, Arkansas, will become the company's third production site in North America.

Petfood Forum News

Interzoo Pavilion returns to Petfood Forum 2027

Interzoo will host a joint pavilion for international pet food suppliers, machinery manufacturers and ingredient providers at Petfood Forum 2027 in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Interzoo Pavilion helps companies reach new markets and connect with North American and international pet food companies and industry experts.

Pet Food Safety

Years finds no contamination in dog food probe

The company reports independent investigators found no evidence linking Years' recipes to reported cases of sudden bilateral dry eye in dogs; the company will resume fresh meal deliveries in October.

As a precaution, and because customers indicated they wanted to return to previous recipes, Years said it will remove buckwheat from its meals when it resumes deliveries in October.

Pet Food Market

Veterinary costs push pet inflation higher in August

Rising veterinary prices drove overall pet inflation up in August 2026, even as pet food and supply costs declined, according to monthly data tracked by the Pet Business Professor.

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Kormotech's Unbroken Animals program pairs dogs with Ukrainian veterans

The Unbroken Animals program in Lviv, Ukraine, established by Kormotech, pairs specially trained dogs with veterans and their handlers to support physical and emotional rehabilitation.

Since the start of the full-scale war, Unbroken Animals has helped approximately 300,000 animals, distributing 2,400 metric tons of pet food, providing more than 31,000 vaccinations and helping find new homes for more than 2,940 animals.

Southeast Asia's table-scrap feeding down to 40% or less

Table scraps still linger in some Southeast Asian pet bowls, but commercial food is closing the gap fast as owners rethink what's safe, and convenient, to feed.

In Southeast Asia, affordable kibble lines are winning over working-class families, who increasingly see a shelf-stable bag as less wasteful and more convenient than cooking scraps.

Adventures in Pet Food

What makes a dog food ‘premium’ to US dog owners?

According to a recent survey, U.S. dog owners prefer premium dog foods, even if they have some unrealistic ideas of what constitutes ‘premium.’

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Electronic noses, longevity, ice cream: Petfood Industry New Quiz Sept. 11-17

Test your knowledge of this week’s pet food developments.

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27 cat stars, 3 cat food plot points in 130 years of cinema

Throughout the decades, sometimes the cat saves the day, while other times it causes the problem. In some films, the feline serves as an evil mastermind’s minion. In others, the cat is a valiant hero’s sidekick.

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