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Human-grade meat versus sustainability creates a pet food dichotomy
The pet food industry may need to use fewer resources in consideration of what others need in perpetuity.
Pet Food Company Profiles
Nulo: Animal nutrition meets love for pets
A clear mission and a commitment to constant improvement keep Nulo in the premium pet food game.
Business Strategy
Cold chain infrastructure is competitive advantage as fresh pet food grows
Investments in cold storage, transport and retail freezer space carry costs, along with increasing pet food’s energy use and carbon footprint.
News Hound
5 survival strategies for 2026: Resilience, flexibility, value, focus, sustainable
Business strategies that prioritize resilience, flexibility and value may help pet food brands stay competitive globally.
Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation
Smucker pet food PFAS 'forever chemical' lawsuit nears certification
A federal judge has indicated he may certify a California class tied to allegations that “forever chemicals” in pet food packaging were not disclosed to consumers.
Research Notes
Older cats feeding patterns may differ from guidelines
In-home observations revealed that older cats tend to eat six to seven meals a day, with lower energy intake on all-wet diets and higher on kibble.
Adventures in Pet Food
Factors, and facts, behind pet humanization
A new study of pet owners in Lithuania shows the “pets as family members” ethos extends far and wide, and that social factors matter more than other demographics.
Sustainable Dog and Cat Food
Extended producer responsibility may reshape pet food packaging
As more states make producers pay for waste management, packaging choices like flexible bags and pouches face different recycling realities than aluminum cans and different compliance costs.
Research Notes
Cat food label guidelines differ from predicted energy needs
Researchers surveyed feeding guidelines on 802 commercial cat foods across 11 retail locations in Canada.
Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation
Law firm investigates Simmons after plant closure announcement
A law firm is investigating whether Simmons violated the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, a federal law that generally requires certain employers to provide employees with at least 60 days’ advance written notice before a plant closing or mass layoff takes effect.
Pet Food Market
Pet brands strengthen communities through charitable initiatives
From digital food pantries to infrastructure investments, these companies demonstrate how philanthropy creates meaningful impact for animals and people.
Market Report
Update: Pet food channel shopping patterns, buyer demographics
Pet food owners continue to bring complexity to shopping patterns among multiple demographic considerations.
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