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AFIA honors pet food, feed industry members for decades of involvement

The American Feed Industry Association recognized companies for long-term membership and contributions to the animal food sector.

Heat and Control acquires Tek-Dry Systems and Hunt Heat Exchangers

The acquisitions strengthen Heat and Control’s equipment portfolio for global food manufacturing, including pet food production.

Tek-Dry Systems manufacturing facilities, United Kingdom.

Barentz increases capacity with new dryer

Installed at Rosemount, Minnesota, facility the new equipment will boost production efficiency and meet growing customer demand.

Happy Howl secures investment to expand shelf-stable, gently cooked dog food

Company will use new funding from Mars Companion Fund and other investors to grow e-commerce, retail partnerships and product development.

Nulo launches nationwide pet adoption, meal donation campaign

Teaming up with Humane World, the company will donate one meal for every bag of dry food sold.

Nulo Paws For A Cause

Farmina introduces functional dog treats, puppy formulas at Global Pet Expo

Farmina Pet Foods

Farmina expands into the dog treat category with science-backed dental and functional products, plus new puppy formulas in its color protection lines.

Polish pet food processor expands manufacturing amid growing demand

Zew Natury ramps up production and product development while eyeing international markets, as French consumers show sustained growth in pet care spending.

Zew Natury's sales growth is fueling increased investment plans at the company's manufacturing facility in Redostowo, Poland.

Pet Food Recalls

Blue Ridge Beef recalls Puppy and Kitten Mixes for Salmonella, Listeria risk

Blue Ridge Beef has recalled over 2,400 pounds of its Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix products in several states following a customer complaint of animal illness.

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Market Trends and Reports

Survey: Independent retailers sell more frozen raw than gently cooked pet food

PETS+ survey offers a snapshot of trends among 1,500 independent pet retailers.

Pets+ Brain Squad weighed in on which sells more, frozen raw or gently cooked pet food.

Mars Petcare names Helio Fujita as global people and organization VP

Fujita will lead HR strategy for Mars’ global pet care business, joining the company in July.

Pet Food Market

Nutriment acquires UK-based Bulmer Pet Foods

In its fifth acquisition of 2025, TNC expands raw pet food portfolio and strengthens UK market position.

According to TNC, Bulmer Pet Foods has built a strong reputation for offering natural raw pet food at an affordable price.

Petfood Forum News

PawsAbilities, Polk County Humane Society join Petfood Forum 2025

Transforming challenges into opportunities through pet-focused community programs.

Petfood Tues 487

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