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Adventures in Pet Food
How pet owners are handling higher pet product prices
A new survey of pet owners in four North American and European countries shows ongoing economic uncertainty is having some impact on spending.
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Pet Food Marketing and Branding
Navigating green claims in pet food: Balancing transparency and trust
Consumers demand honest sustainability, so avoid greenwashing and greenhushing when marketing your brand's environmental impacts.
Greenhushing – hiding a company’s environmental accomplishments – can cause consumers to distrust your brand as much as greenwashing.
Trending: Pet Food Podcast
EPISODE 62: Where do microbial ingredients fit in the future of pet food formulation?
An engrossing conversation with host Lindsay Beaton and Katelijne Bekers from MicroHarvest ranges from what biomass fermentation is, why the time is right for microbial ingredients, and where this trend is heading.
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Pet Food Market
Russia cracks down on counterfeit pet food market
The country is imposing mandatory labeling of pet food and veterinary drugs beginning September 1; pet food producers/retailers brace for increased costs.
Beginning October 1, all dry pet food on the shelves in Russia need to carry labels, ensuring complete supply chain traceability.
Research Notes
Study shows positive results for cat weight loss implant
The maker of the implant, Vivani, and development partner, Okava Pharmaceuticals, are studying OKV-119 for the treatment of prediabetes, diabetes and obesity in companion felines.
Data published in BMC Veterinary Research showed the OKV-119 implant reduced feline weight in a small study.
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.
Market Report
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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Pet Food News
ADM launches functional pet treats, supplements in Europe
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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.
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