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Nestlé Purina invests €55 million in Italian pet food plant

The investment through 2029 will modernize Nestlé Purina's 40-year-old Portogruaro, Italy, factory and add an on-site wastewater treatment plant.

Aerial view of Purina manufacturing facility with multiple industrial buildings, parking areas, and surrounding green landscape

United Petfood acquires dry food plant from Wellness Pet

The private label manufacturer will add a third North American production site in Decatur, Arkansas, through its agreement with Wellness Pet Company.

Aerial view of industrial grain processing facility with tall elevators, warehouse buildings, and storage silos in rural landscape

Purina honors Paige DeSorbo with Variety Courage Award

The award recognized DeSorbo for speaking publicly about surviving an abusive relationship and highlighted Purina's Purple Leash Project, which helps domestic violence shelters accommodate survivors' pets.

Five women in elegant attire pose together at Variety Power of Women event

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Nylabone taps Ashley Tisdale for real-meat chew toy launch

Central Garden & Pet's Nylabone brand released chew toys made with chicken, bison, venison, bacon and beef, including softer versions for teething puppies, and named actress Ashley Tisdale as a partner for the launch.

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Biology of flavor offers tools for pet food palatability boosts

Understanding the neurobiology behind how dogs and cats integrate taste, aroma and texture in their perception of flavor could help pet food formulators address palatability challenges and develop targeted products.

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Pet Food Safety

Chemical leak at Purina Flagstaff plant sends workers to hospital

A corroded chemical distribution line at the Nestlé Purina dry pet food facility in Arizona spilled about 10 gallons of chemicals and sent three employees to a hospital for evaluation.

A chemical leak at the Nestlé Purina plant in Flagstaff, Arizona, sent several employees to the hospital for evaluation on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Midwestern Pet Foods supports Folds of Honor scholarship program

The pet food and treat manufacturer is continuing its support of an organization that provides educational scholarships to families of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders.

Petfood Forum News

Interzoo Pavilion returns to Petfood Forum 2027

Interzoo will host a joint pavilion for international pet food suppliers, machinery manufacturers and ingredient providers at Petfood Forum 2027 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Three professionals examining pet food samples at Interzoo Pavilion trade show booth

Maev dog food earns Clean Label Project award

Maev's beef, chicken and lamb recipes have earned the Purity Award.

IQI names Benelux sales manager

The pet food ingredient supplier adds Patricia Van Nielandt, a veterinarian with product management experience to its European sales team.

Market Trends and Reports

Survey: Half of dog owners now buy premium food

A new survey from Tractor Supply Co. finds more than half of dog owners choose premium, fresh or organic food, with younger generations spending more and prioritizing their pets' diets over their own.

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Nulo expands autumn range at Arcaplanet in Italy

Nulo has made its complete dog and cat food range exclusively available through Arcaplanet stores and online in Italy, with recipes produced locally in partnership with Italian manufacturers.

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