Industry groups react to Trump’s agriculture secretary nomination

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

November 25, 2024

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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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With RAPP, PFI is strategically targeting regions with limited awareness of U.S. pet food quality and challenging regulatory requirements.

Pet Food Institute expands global reach with RAPP initiative

White Lab Eating Petfood

Company tempts Indian market with inexpensive premium dog food

Pet Food Institute expands global reach with RAPP initiative

In 2025, PFI will concentrate its USDA RAPP efforts on five priority markets: Brazil, Central America, South Africa, South Korea and Taiwan.

With RAPP, PFI is strategically targeting regions with limited awareness of U.S. pet food quality and challenging regulatory requirements.

Kradle names Paul Anderson chief growth officer

Anderson’s expertise in omnichannel brand building, product commercialization, and marketing execution is expected to help Kradle expand its reach.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Loopworm earns EU TRACES certification, enters European market

Loopworm said its silkworm pupae are reared in climate-friendly conditions, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional pet food and animal feed ingredients.

The company is exploring the application of silkworm-derived biomolecules in anti-diabetic and anti-obesity formulations for pets.

Scoochie Pet Products consolidates warehousing operations

Expanded facility provides additional storage capacity, particularly for the company’s growing private-label portfolio and increasing demand for wet and dry pet food.

NUTRO awards $300,000 in Soil Growth Grants

The Greater Ground initiative has trained 108 farmers in the NUTRO supply network on healthy soil practices since its launch on World Soil Day 2022.

Oterra expands U.S. operations with innovation and production hub

The manufacturer of natural colors for the food and beverage industry will use the facility as its U.S. headquarters.

The new U.S. headquarters combines Oterra’s innovation and application labs with a new manufacturing and logistics facilities and includes 40,000 square feet of expansion space.

RAWZ increases presence in the southern US

Partnership with ADMC expands availability of the brand's products across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.

Market Trends and Reports

Survey: 62% of puppy owners overwhelmed by pet food choices

A recent survey conducted by Royal Canin found more than half of puppy owners in North America struggle to understand what ingredients in pet food are important.

According to a new survey, 91% of puppy owners agree tailoring food to their puppy's needs is important but find it hard to understand what that means.

Czech company releases study on cultured meat benefits

The company is looking for an industry partner who will allow their cultured meat for pet food to appear in numerous markets.

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Pet Food Recalls

Blue Ridge Beef recalls puppy food for Salmonella

According to the FDA, the recall impacts seven states and was discovered after a litter of puppies became ill in Virginia.

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PetRepublic marks third anniversary with increased production capacity

Polish wet pet food producer is adding manufacturing capacity to reach 56,000 tons of pet food per year in 2025.

The company's production facility in Koluszki, Poland, exports products to the EU, Africa and the Middle East.

REÁL MESA expands retail presence nationwide in first year

The pet food brand brings its Mediterranean-inspired flavors to new retailers including Meijer, Tractor Supply, Sprouts, Blain’s, Gelson’s and more.

REÁL MESA has expanded into nearly 1,000 retail stores across the U.S.

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