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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Industrial symbiosis fine-tuned for BSFL pet food ingredients

Black soldier fly larvae are already noted for their lower resource use compared to conventional livestock. Industrial symbiosis makes insect-based pet food ingredients yet more sustainable.

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Market Trends and Reports

5 ways rising costs threaten pet ownership in US

Survey results suggest pet owners may face growing financial challenges as inflation continues to drive up the cost of pet care in the U.S.

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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Local sustainability collaborations boost pet food brands

Like the old environmental adage to think globally and act locally, partnering with local environmental and social groups offers several benefits to pet food companies, especially smaller brands.

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Adventures in Pet Food

3 values that drive pet food purchasers

For marketing success, be sure you know your target pet food customer segments and focus more on their values than on their demographics, experts advise.

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Vafo Group acquires Austrian pet food business, launches premium products

In other news, German vegan pet food brand VEGDOG rolls out a new product.

Vafo Group has acquired a majority stake in the Austrian company PetCo.

Pet Food Safety

FDA investigated Purina PetCare, found no illness cause

FDA veterinarians reviewed medical records, interviewed pet owners, and conducted lab tests on both opened and unopened food samples.

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Latin America/Carribean

Colombian import of US dog, cat food ranks 3rd highest in 2023

The Colombian dog and cat food market experienced 10% year-over-year growth in 2023.

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Adventures in Pet Food

How to market your pet food brand in inflationary times

Higher prices still plague pet food and other consumer categories, yet certain strategies can lead to more effective marketing. Hint: Focus on value and data.

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Latin America/Carribean

US pet food exports to Chile rise with growing market

The high cost of shipping European and Asian products potentially creates opportunities for U.S. pet foods.

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Market Trends and Reports

Nutriment makes 3rd and 4th pet food acquisitions of 2024

After the previous acquisitions of Dibo, Barfgold, Aniforte and Haustierkost, PETMAN is now the fifth pet food company in Germany belonging to TNC.

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Pet Food Market

3 trends observed at SuperZoo 2024

Attending my first SuperZoo in Las Vegas, I saw three themes emerge through conversations and observations on the trade show floor.

Feline taste testers help elevate pet food flavors

Researchers relied on the expertise of 10 hungry adult cats to evaluate a series of food sprays.

Cats have a more acute sense of smell than humans, and the aroma of their food plays a big role in whether they’ll eat or snub what their owner serves for dinner.

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