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Pet supplements: Owners seek variety for their pets’ health

Ongoing growth in the pet supplement market, including the types of products, is in response to owners’ desire for more ways to ensure their pets’ health and wellness.

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Infographic: Pet food industry timeline from 15,800 BC to the present

People and pets didn’t start eating separate foods until after the Industrial Revolution. See the history of pet food in this timeline graphic.

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Pet Supplements & Treats Digest

4 pet supplement consumer segments to watch

A new analysis from Nextin Research maps the pet supplement market into four behaviorally defined segments, offering brands a roadmap for targeting prospects and retaining current buyers.

The four consumer segments — Wellness Disengaged, Interested Inactives, Adjacent Wellness Shoppers and Pet Supplement Adopters — each carry distinct implications for how brands should allocate marketing and product development resources.

Spot & Tango expands production, doubles UnKibble capacity

The pet food company is investing more than $20 million to grow its Pennsylvania facility to 90,000 square feet and add about 50 jobs.

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Some insect-based dog foods may be imbalanced in minerals, fatty acids

Beyond the basics of fats and proteins, scientists noted nutritional weaknesses in some brands of insect-based dog foods.

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Extreme pet humanization distances people from each other

Exploring the psychological phenomena of humanization may help pet food makers better understand pet owners' buying habits, along with how the bond between pet and owner can go too far.

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Purina to celebrate grand opening of Ohio pet food factory

The US$550 million Batavia facility will mark Purina's first ground-up factory construction since 1975.

The new facility is expected to produce leading dry dog and cat food brands, including Purina Pro Plan, Purina ONE and Dog Chow.

Pet Food Ingredients

Rye alright as alternative grain in dog kibble, or try triticale

Rye and triticale can offer functional, along with nutritional, benefits in canine diets, particularly as the industry reconsiders grain-free formulations in the post-DCM era.

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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Health beats sustainability in alternative protein pet food purchases

Researchers analyzed survey responses from dog and cat owners about feeding habits, ingredient preferences and attitudes toward alternative proteins.

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Pet Supplements & Treats Digest

Wellness trends driving innovation in pet supplement formulation

From biotics to adaptogens, pet supplement brands are embracing new ingredients and delivery formats to meet rising consumer demand for targeted animal wellness.

When it comes to pet supplements, mental and emotional well-being considerations are emerging as a formulation priority.

Pet Food Insights

Reducing turnover in pet food manufacturing (part 2)

How to develop supervisors who keep people.

Good leadership doesn’t come out of nowhere. It requires deliberate training and reinforcement in order to best serve employees and the company.

Global Commerce

Vitamin, amino acid concentration creates supply chokepoint for pet food

As global competition for crucial nutrients intensifies among nations and industries, maintaining consistent access to essential ingredients may require strategic planning by pet food and supplement producers.

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