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EPISODE 103: What is the status of the cultivated meat market?

Owen Ensor, co-founder and CEO of Meatly, discusses the science, challenges and future of cultivated meat in pet food.

Pet food industry professional Owen Ensor with assorted dry dog food kibble

Petfood Forum News

Petfood Essentials 2026 agenda focuses on business efficiency

Full-day seminar on April 27 in Kansas City will feature practical guidance on controlling costs, streamlining operations and improving manufacturing efficiency.

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Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

4 functional pet food ingredients: fish oil, probiotics, glucosamine and beet pulp

Functional ingredients such as fish oil, probiotics, glucosamine and beet pulp play a role in modern pet food formulations and may appeal to pet owners looking for health and wellness benefits for their companion animals.

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New acquisition leads to concentration in French pet retail sector

French pet retail merger creates market concentration, while a Czech pet food group's brand repositions ahead of major product launches.

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Adventures in Pet Food

People: The foundation and future of pet food industry success

The pet food industry is fortunate to have a deep roster of experienced veterans with a wealth of expertise and knowledge, but is it well positioned for the future?

Conference presentation on canine enteropathies at Petfood Forum

APC opens North American Innovation Kitchen

Located in Ankeny, Iowa, the pilot-scale facility allows pet food companies to test plasma-based ingredients in realistic production conditions.

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Latin America/Carribean

Purina expands Mexico plant amid strong regional demand

The company is investing in its Silao facility, expanding it into a key production hub and helping define how pet food is made and supplied across the Americas.

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Business Strategy

10 takeaways: Scaling up a pet food business

Glacial Freeze Dry executives share lessons on funding, partnerships and maintaining mission alignment through growth phases.

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Halal, international trade, insects: Petfood Industry Quiz Jan. 23-29

This week’s Petfood Industry News Quiz highlights regulatory, ingredient and market forces shaping global pet food development.

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AFIA honors Jerry May with Friend of Pet Food Award

The American Feed Industry Association honors Freshpet executive for regulatory leadership and industry mentorship.

Halal pet food struggles to gain traction in Europe

Halal requirements for human food traditionally do not apply to food for animals, and pricing and availability challenges may be deterring growth.

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Market Trends and Reports

Humanization drives pet food innovation toward functional nutrition

Madelyn Mitchell of Innova Market Insights presented pet food market trends at AFIA's 2026 Pet Food Conference in Atlanta.

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