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Annamaet renames Option dog food to Medium & Large Breed Salmon

Company changed the name of its 30-year-old dog food formula to better reflect its ingredients and intended use, while keeping the recipe unchanged.

Annamaet Original Medium & Large Breed Salmon dog food bag with salmon meal formula

US feed industry adds $267 billion to economy

AFIA’s annual report shows animal food manufacturers supported more than 80,300 jobs while maintaining 99% safety inspection success rate.

Piglets feeding from a wooden trough on a farm with handler's hands visible

Market Trends and Reports

Survey: 55% of pet owners ask AI for nutrition advice

A new survey finds nearly 60% have changed pet care based on AI recommendations, but veterinarians remain their most trusted source for health and nutrition advice.

Woman with burgundy beanie holding small dog on public transit with other passengers visible

Pet Fair South East Asia set for October 28-30 in Bangkok

Pet trade show returns with 450 exhibitors expected from 40 countries.

Crowded trade show exhibition floor with multiple branded booths, signage, and attendees networking.

BinMaster names senior VP of sales, regional sales manager

Austin Benes has joined BinMaster Sensors and Technologies LLC as senior vice president of sales, while Ben Smith joins the company as regional sales manager.

Reading Bakery Systems names director of sales

Matt Risser succeeds retiring industry veteran Jim Warren to lead global sales for Exact Mixing's continuous mixing systems.

Leap Venture Studio launches 10th Pet Care Accelerator Program

The 10th cohort marks the accelerator's first with new investment partner TAW Ventures.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Entosystem climate benefits verified, company commercializes first carbon credits

Entosystem’s ENVOL project has obtained independent verification of its greenhouse gas emission reductions and is eligible for the generation and commercialization of certified carbon credits issued by the CSA Group’s EcoProjects Registry.

Purina opens applications for 2027 innovation prize

Early-stage pet care companies can apply through Oct. 6 for a chance at up to $50,000 in non-dilutive funding and mentorship from Purina and Active Capital.

Calamities destroy Philippine agri products useful in pet food

Back-to-back typhoons and mounting El Niño losses are eroding the Philippines' ability to supply pet food raw materials to itself, let alone the region.

Satellite view of a hurricane with a distinct eye surrounded by spiraling white clouds over blue ocean

Business Strategy

Wet pet food costs up to 122% more per pound than dry

Wet dog food cost nearly twice as much per pound as dry dog food, while wet cat food cost more than twice as much as dry cat food.

Colorful pet portrait shop interior with framed dog and cat paintings displayed on blue shelves against yellow walls

Purina opens new $550 million factory in Ohio

Facility is Purina's first built from the ground up since 1975 and its largest single investment in a manufacturing plant to date.

Purina ribbon-cutting ceremony with executives and officials at corporate event

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