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Electronic noses, longevity, ice cream: Petfood Industry New Quiz Sept. 11-17

Test your knowledge of this week’s pet food developments.

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27 cat stars, 3 cat food plot points in 130 years of cinema

Throughout the decades, sometimes the cat saves the day, while other times it causes the problem. In some films, the feline serves as an evil mastermind’s minion. In others, the cat is a valiant hero’s sidekick.

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Something to Chew on

Is pet food entering a golden age for biotics?

Pet owner interest in biotics in pet food and supplements continues to grow, as research increasingly shows the ingredients’ benefits to pet health.

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Market Trends and Reports

Report: Cat ownership grows to 53 million U.S. households

New APPA data show Gen Z and male owners driving multi-cat households and rising pet food spending.

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Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Biotics research in pet evolving as needs grow

Pre-, pro- and postbiotics are all taking the stage as studies become more nuanced and pet owners ask for more for their animals’ health and wellness.

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Poland confectionery maker launches ice cream for dogs

E. Wedel offers two seasonal ice cream products for dogs whose owners visit its Chocolate Cafés; plus, Bene Meat sends an open letter to the U.K. government.

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South Korea's pet population rises as dog meat ban nears

South Korea's registered pet population grew more than 5% in 2025, even as newly registered animals declined, as the country's total ban on dog meat farming approaches.

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Adventures in Pet Food

‘Ethical nutrition’: Rising in human food, also in pet food?

Pet owners increasingly prioritize animal welfare and other ethical claims for the pet foods they seek, following similar trends in human food.

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Trending: Pet Food Podcast

Episode 116: What makes raw and fresh pet food production unique?

Miller Foods' Adam and Nick DeJulius and ColdTrack's Samuel Sardinas join Trending: Pet Food to discuss the cold chain logistics, food safety and supply chain challenges behind producing raw and fresh pet food at scale.

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Latin America/Carribean

Pet food innovation rises at Mexico’s León Veterinary Congress

Traditionally focused on dry pet food, Mexico is now seeing innovation accelerating and spreading across more nutritional needs, formats and price tiers.

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Nestlé Purina invests CHF 157 million in Thailand pet food expansion

Investment will expand Purina production in Rayong to meet rising Asia-Pacific demand for premium pet nutrition.

Girl Scouts, sports, Blue Buffalo: Petfood Industry News Quiz Sept. 4-10

Test your knowledge of this week’s pet food industry developments, from General Mills’ plan for Blue Buffalo Wilderness and a supplement recall to the Girl Scouts’ first dog cookie, new cultivated-meat safety research and The Farmer’s Dog’s landmark sports partnership.

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