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Pet Food Market

Adimax opens pet food manufacturing plant in Brazil

Company inaugurates its fifth processing facility in Feira de Santana, Bahia, and is set to consolidate as one of the largest pet food manufacturers in Brazil by production volume.

The new plant in Feira de Santana is expected to boost Adimax's production capacity.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 61: How is the risk of Salmonella currently evolving in pet food?

Lindsay Beaton interviews Dr. James Peterson from Pet Food Solutions to explore Salmonella contamination risks and how the trend toward humanization and pure ingredients could reduce these risks.

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Market Trends and Reports

J.M. Smucker pet food sales increase 11% in Q4

Milk-Bone, Meow Mix and Pup-Peroni brands increased the company's net pet food sales $46.5 million in 2024; company said it has an "exciting pipeline planned for fiscal 2025."

The Meow Mix, Milk-Bone and Pup-Peroni brands performed well for J.M. Smucker in Q4 2024.

Ingredient Issues

The importance of a balanced diet — without mineral excesses

The possible undesired results of unbalanced minerals in pet food formulations bear further examination.

Trace mineral concentrations in pet food formulations can impact the nutritional balance and value of the final product.

Dry dog food update: Growth from ongoing premiumization

The top dog kibble companies continue to see growth in usage, as does the overall category.

Dog kibble brands continue to grow, alongside and perhaps in spite of novel ingredient and similar trends.

Adventures in Pet Food

What feeds the bugs creating insect protein for pet food?

Each of the most common insects used in pet food — black soldier fly larvae, mealworms and crickets — require specific feed-grade diets that ensure growth.

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ADM launches functional pet treats, supplements in Europe

Company's research finds that over half of European pet parents would be willing to pay more for treats with benefits than for treats that don’t have a supplementary ingredient.

ADM's B2B Pet Wellness Solutions cater to a growing consumer demand for treats and supplements with functional formulas.

Pet Food Market

Ecuador's pet census reveals key market insights

Data suggests the country's pet food market is poised for substantial growth with more pets -- 5.2 million dogs and 2.4 million cats -- than the industry consensus anticipated.

Pet food companies in Ecuador are responding to growing demand by expanding their production capacities.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 36: What role do functional protein ingredients currently play in pet food formulation?

Host Lindsay Beaton and Dr. Nathan Fastinger, president of Dr. Fast Pet Food Consulting, explore the types of functional proteins in the pet food space and what consumers expect from these ingredients.

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Pet Food Market

United Petfood enters US market with Wellness Pet facility acquisition

The purchase of a production facility in Mishawaka, Indiana, marks the company’s first manufacturing plant in the U.S.

United Petfood enters the U.S. market by purchasing its first production facility in Mishawaka, Indiana.

Polish cat food producer expands amid rising export sales

As sales increase, 3coty is looking to expand their product range.

Pet food sales and retail shopping patterns: A side-by-side look

E-commerce and brick & mortar continue to grapple for share in an omnichannel market containing more players than ever.

Pet food shopping has far more consumer options than ever before, leading to a different experience for each pet owner depending on their needs.

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