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Debunking Pet Food Myths and Misconceptions

AI is giving pet nutrition advice — who’s checking the nutritionist?

Unlimited information on pet nutrition via AI doesn’t eliminate the need for a qualified nutritionist to analyze the information and ask the right questions.

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Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum 2027 opens registration, adds manufacturing seminar

The April 26-28 event in Kansas City, Missouri, adds a pre-conference seminar for pet food plant managers and production teams, with the lowest registration rates available through Nov. 30.

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Pet Food Regulations

AAFCO aligns feline calcium, phosphorus enforcement with PFLM

State regulators are encouraged to give cat food manufacturers the same implementation window for revised feline calcium and phosphorus profiles that applies to Pet Food Label Modernization.

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Something to Chew on

Nutrition, health and wellness for more good years

Lifespan alone is no longer enough; “healthspan,” a relatively new concept, is all about pets — and humans — staying healthier as they live longer.

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Pet Supplements & Treats Digest

Top 10 trends shaping cat supplement product development

Experts say cat owners want supplements built around feline biology, palatability and cat-specific clinical evidence.

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Global Commerce

Cambodian firm partners with French pet nutrition experts

A Cambodian dog food brand is teaming up with French specialists to strengthen its research, product development and quality standards as the country's pet food market grows.

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Industry Voices

New formats push pet supplement innovation

Soft chews dominate today's market, but pet supplement manufacturers are looking toward powders and other next-generation formats.

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Latin America/Carribean

Latin America’s pet food ingredients must strike a balance

Pet food manufacturers in the region need to navigate a complicated mix of ingredient innovation, consumer expectations, formulation costs and profitability.

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Ingredient Issues

Labeling modernization — did it go far enough?

A more familiar visualization of nutritional data may not be the only thing needed to ensure customer clarity when dealing with pet food language.

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Trending: Pet Food Podcast

Episode 118: What don't veterinarians know about pet nutrition?

Veterinarian and pet food founder Dr. Tim Hunt says limited nutrition training in vet school leaves many practitioners relying on pet food company representatives for nutrition guidance in this edition of Trending: Pet Food.

Adventures in Pet Food

Raw, fresh, freeze-dried pet food: On the march to mainstream?

The continued robust growth rates for newer pet food formats may mean they have surpassed their niche and ‘alternative’ status, or will soon.

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Pet Food Company Profiles

Annamaet: a family business leading with 40 years of nutrition science

A dedication to innovation, quality and nutritional excellence is still what defines this premium pet food company four decades in.

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