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EPISODE 58: What role does water reduction play in sustainability when it comes to pet food processing?

Ecolab’s Kunal Mehta joins host Lindsay Beaton to discuss how pet food processors can reduce, reuse and recycle water to impact their sustainability while maintaining safety and quality.

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China launches new global pet supply chain platform

The platform aims to help Chinese pet companies gain access to markets overseas.

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Native Pet doubles footprint with Tractor Supply partnership

The company will bring its full line of products to 2,200-plus retail stores nationwide and tractorsupply.com.

Tractor Supply has a rapidly growing pet category that will now include Native Pet's dog supplements.

Pet Food Ingredients

Functional benefits continue to gain in pet food

As health and wellness continue to command top billing in pet parents’ concerns, functional options are stepping in to provide answers to what may ail pets.

Functional pet foods and treats are growing in popularity among pet owners, leading to an increased focus on functional ingredients within the space.

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Pet health, wellness trends mirror human concerns

As humans become more aware of their own health and wellness, their attention also focuses on that of their furry family members.

The last several years have put humans in tune with their own health and wellness, leading to increased scrutiny and awareness of their pets’ needs, as well.

Purina establishes 'factory of the future' in North Carolina

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Nestlé Purina PetCare opens its $450 million, 1.3-million-square-foot pet food factory in former brewery located in Eden, North Carolina.

Purina opened its first pet food manufacturing operation in North Carolina.

Market Trends and Reports

US pet food sales at US$64.4 billion in 2023, ‘a little disappointing’

Although pet care sales grew less than in previous years, analysts nevertheless forecast pet care to continue growing in the coming decade and outpace other segments of the fast-moving consumer goods category.

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AI-powered dog food vending machine debuts in Finland

The innovative vending machine from Hau-Hau Champion uses AI-powered facial recognition software and disinfectant blue light technology.

Hau-Hau Champion pioneered its AI- powered dog food vending machine in Finland.

Pet Food Market

Partner in Pet Food targeted by private equity in joint bid

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Advent International and CVC Capital have joined together to acquire PPF, a Hungary-based manufacturer of pet food.

Partner in Pet Food supplies retailers, discounters, specialty pet retailers and online specialists in 38 countries with a range of dry, wet and semi-moist cat and dog food and snacks.

Muenster Milling opens freeze-dried pet food facility in Denton, Texas

The 120,000-square-foot facility includes raw meat processing capabilities that can produce various protein blends and nutritional profiles.

Muenster Pet Foods creates premium dry and freeze-dried dog and cat food recipes, plus meal toppers, supplements and treats.

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Functional formulation delivery in pet products

Functional products and ingredients are becoming more complex in the wake of consumer demand.

Choosing the correct way to deliver functionality in pet products is vital for efficacy and accurate labeling.

Canadian pet treat producer expands Nashville, North Carolina, facility

The Crump Group will invest $85 million into state-of-the-art technologies and processes to bolster the company’s production capacity.

An $85 million expansion project at its Nashville, North Carolina, production facility will enable pet treat producer, The Crump Group, to expand its manufacturing capacity.

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