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Pet Food Safety

Chemical leak sends workers to hospital at Purina Flagstaff plant

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.

Brand Insights

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The Intralox Series 2100 ZERO TANGENT™ Radius Flat Top belt maintains product orientation through tight conveyor turns while maximizing space and safely handling delicate products and packages.

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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.

Midwestern Pet Foods Folds Of Honor

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.

The Interzoo Pavilion helps companies reach new markets and connect with North American and international pet food companies and industry experts.

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.

Press Release Patricia Van Nielandt

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.

At 41%, Gen Z dog owners are the most likely generation to prioritize their dog's diet over their own.

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.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Inaba, Petco launch Journey to Japan sweepstakes

One winner and a guest will receive a seven-day trip to Tokyo, including a visit to a cat café tied to Inaba's Japanese roots.

Product Launches

Wuffes launches dental powder with SuperYolk IgY technology

The dog supplement brand is entering the oral health category with a proprietary, antibody-based ingredient designed to support gum health by targeting plaque-forming bacteria.

Business Strategy

DASH Dog Food raises $1.5 million seed round

The funding, led by Voltage Ventures, will support new recipes, a subscription growth push and a package redesign.

Boss Dog Brand donates 8,000 meals to pets

Company donated more than 1,000 bags of dog food and 7,000 cups of frozen yogurt to Whatcom Humane Society's Dog Days of Summer event.

Kormotech's Unbroken Animals program pairs dogs with Ukrainian veterans

The Unbroken Animals program in Lviv, Ukraine, established by Kormotech, pairs specially trained dogs with veterans and their handlers to support physical and emotional rehabilitation.

Since the start of the full-scale war, Unbroken Animals has helped approximately 300,000 animals, distributing 2,400 metric tons of pet food, providing more than 31,000 vaccinations and helping find new homes for more than 2,940 animals.

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