Episode 1: What do you really need to do in order to be called a true innovator in the pet food world?

March 1, 2022

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Trending: Pet Food · Industry Innovation with Marcel Blok of Change Stranamics

In our inaugural episode we speak with Marcel Blok, CEO of Change Stranamics, and cover a lot of ground regarding innovation. What is it, really? Is there any TRUE innovation happening in the pet food industry? How can you build a team dedicated to innovation? Listen in to find out!

Communication, freshness, convenience and sustainability rank among packaging priorities for pet food.

What do pet owners seek in pet food packaging?

Fromm: Five generations of premium pet food innovation

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Pet obesity 2023: owners oblivious, vets scared to talk

Pet owners may be largely unaware that there is a problem, especially with their own dogs and cats, despite years of warnings.

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Brand Insights

Omega-3s are Transforming Consumer Demand for Better Pet Nutrition

Corbion

Give pets the nutrition they deserve with algae-based omega-3s, a rich, natural source of DHA with zero impact on the ocean.

Omega-3s are Transforming Consumer Demand for Better Pet Nutrition

Pet Food Market

Mars to invest $140 million to increase production in France

The company will expand four of its units, including the two pet care arms of Mars Petcare and Royal Canin.

Mars plans to invest in modernizing its French pet food facilities of Mars Petcare and Royal Canin.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Formulation decisions contribute most to dog food sustainability

The use of animal meals and vegetable by-products helped reduce environmental impacts.

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Adventures in Pet Food

Interzoo report: Global pet food industry is strong, growing

Pet food data shared during the largest international pet trade show highlighted ongoing strength and growth in many countries and regions around the world.

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Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Postbiotics affected dogs and cats differently in studies

Scientists observed that postbiotics influenced the health of cats and dogs differently both inside and out.

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Pet Food Market

Nestlé Purina invests $220 million to boost production in Mexico

By expanding its plant in Silao, Guanajuato, the company aims to reduce its reliance on intracompany imports and enhance its ability to serve the Mexican market more efficiently.

With this expansion to its Silao, Guanajuato, facility, Nestlé Purina will grow its dry food 25% and its wet food 40%.

Petfood Forum News

Q&A: Keep up with pet owner sustainability demand changes

How has consumer demand changed in the past few years? What product attributes have become more critical?

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Petfood Forum has largest attendance in show’s history

More than 3,900 pet food professionals from 48 countries gathered for the event.

Petfood Forum 2024 attracted more than 3,900 pet food professionals from 48 countries to the Kansas City Convention Center this year.

South Korea grapples rising cat deaths possibly due to food

A worrisome number of cats from South Korea recently died after suddenly developing some kind of neuromuscular illness.

Pet Ownership Statistics

In Germany, cats remain the most popular pet

According to a recent report from the Central Association of Zoological Specialist Companies (ZZF), 15.7 million cats live in 25% of German households.

In Germany, 42% of all cat-owning households have two or more cats.

Meatly hits cultivated meat milestone, cuts production costs

Agronomics said its portfolio company, Meatly, has achieved a significant milestone in developing a protein-free culture medium costing £1 per liter.

Meatly’s cultivated chicken protein will be featured in Omni’s sustainable cat food formula.

Czech company releases cultured meat for pet food

Bene Meat Technologies is looking for a partner who will get the product on shelves by the end of this year. Plus, United Petfood to launch a new Polish facility in 2025.

At this year’s Interzoo in Nuremberg, Bene Meat Technologies featured its first samples of cultivated meat chunks in gravy for cats and dogs.

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