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Purina Cares Day supports tornado relief, pet welfare needs across US

Nestle Purina PetCare

The 24th Purina Cares Day mobilized thousands of employees across 34 U.S. cities to support people, pets and communities in need — including tornado-hit St. Louis, Missouri.

Purina employees logged 5,000-plus volunteer hours during its annual service day.

Market Trends and Reports

Study: Dog owners willing to pay more for food labeled with health claims

University researchers analyzed dog food pricing to reveal which health-related attributes command higher costs — and what that means for brands and buyers.

In the pet food aisle, health and wellness products are becoming increasingly important in shaping customer purchasing behaviors.

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Nestle invests in Indian pet food brand Drools

Nestle stated that this was only a financial investment by the company and that Drools would remain strategically and operationally independent

A Mosaic Of A Labrador Retriever Made From Indian Coins

Pet Food Extrusion

Wenger and Extru-Tech launch AI-powered extrusion optimization software

Wenger Manufacturing Inc.

EXPRO AI uses predictive modeling to optimize process setpoints and reduce variability in pet food manufacturing.

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Safety & Quality

Innovative FEED Act introduced in US Senate

Companion bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in March with broad bipartisan support.

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Supreme Petfoods doubles output with GIC packaging line upgrade

Supreme Petfoods

The small pet food manufacturer has doubled its production throughput after installing two new automated packing lines at its Suffolk, UK, facility.

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AFIA expands global affairs team, announces promotions

The American Feed Industry Association names Greg Conner senior manager of multilateral affairs and promotes two team members amid growing global trade and policy efforts.

Birdie & Louie donates 2 million cans of cat food to US shelters

Alabama, U.S.-based company is distributing 400,000 pounds of surplus tuna-based meals to over 100 shelters and rescues in partnership with Best Friends Animal Society.

Birdie & Louis donated 2 million cans of its premium cat food to shelters, rescues and food pantries nationwide.

General Mills promotes Dana McNabb to lead pet segment

Starting June 1, McNabb will oversee both North America retail and pet divisions as General Mills sharpens focus on pet food growth.

Effective June 1, Dana McNabb will be promoted to Group President, North America Retail (NAR) and North America Pet, General Mills.

Cranswick reports annual revenue growth of over 6%

Strong and strategic progress has been made by the British food company, according to its year-end financial report.

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CBD Treats for Dogs and Cats

FDA issues warning letters to CBD, mushroom pet supplement makers

Three companies received warnings for marketing CBD and mushroom products as unapproved animal drugs with therapeutic claims, according to NASC.

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United Petfood sets Guinness World Record for largest dog biscuit

The international pet food manufacturer created a 515.6-kilogram dog biscuit, later donated in portions to shelters and employees’ pets.

United Petfood donated portions of the record-breaking biscuit to shelters and employees’ pets.

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