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IQI names new sales manager in North America

IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients

Ingredient supplier expands North American sales team with Brooke Eiler to support market growth.

Brooke Eiler has been named the new sales manager North America.

Brand Insights

Plasma: A Multi-Faceted Ingredient Supporting Health, Formula Functionality, and Nutrition in Pet Food

APC Inc

Discover how plasma protein supports pet health, boosts palatability, and improves pet food functionality and processing performance in modern formulations.

Plasma: A Multi-Faceted Ingredient Supporting Health, Formula Functionality, and Nutrition in Pet Food

Mars Petcare sells connected pet wearable brand Whistle

Austrian GPS tracking company Tractive has acquired Whistle's customer base and technology assets from Mars Petcare to expand its U.S. market presence.

Global Commerce

Global pet food market projects 6.5% CAGR through 2035

New market analysis from Future Market Insights shows conventional pet food maintains 70% share while premium segments drive expansion across key regions.

According to FMI, the global pet food market is experiencing an unprecedented surge, driven by the profound trend of pet humanization, a growing demand for premiumization, and an increasing shift toward tailored nutrition.

VAFO Group acquires Polish pet food distributor AZAN

Czech pet food manufacturer VAFO Group has acquired AZAN, a major Polish distributor, strengthening its position in Central and Eastern European markets.

VAFO Group Chairman Pavel Bouška (signing left) and AZAN co-founder and CEO Agnieszka Donicz (signing right) announce the acquisition that brings the Polish distributor into the Czech pet food manufacturer's portfolio after nearly 30 years of partnership.

Eukanuba names global vice president

Mars Petcare division appoints 25-year industry veteran to lead brand strategy and innovation development worldwide.

Brenntag expands Royal Avebe distribution to include U.S.

Brenntag Specialties Animal Nutrition

Ingredient distributor adds potato starch and protein products to North American portfolio.

Cranswick reports increased revenues for first quarter

U.K. company says new premium poultry business growth, plant’s clearance to export pork to China and Pets at Home business partnership were big boosts during the period.

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Pet Food Regulations

Former FDA scientist named K-State-AAFCO ingredient review manager

Garret Ashabranner will oversee the scientific evaluation process for new pet food and livestock feed ingredient submissions through the SRIS partnership.

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Study: Canine obesity stems from various complex factors

Texas A&M University research identifies breed-specific feeding challenges affecting half of U.S. dogs.

Researchers found that popular sporting breeds — particularly Labrador retrievers and Golden retrievers — demonstrate significantly higher food motivation compared to other breed groups.

Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation

Integrated Proteins CEO faces sexual harassment lawsuit

Former employee alleges pet food company CEO Joe Hubbard engaged in physical harassment and retaliation after complaints were reported to HR.

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Global Commerce

Purina PetCare sales down in H1 2025, but still growing

Purina PetCare remained a top contributor to Nestlé's profitability, with steady margins and positive volume growth despite a slowing pet food category.

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PFI promotes Ebersole to VP government relations, Waters to international director

Pet Food Institute

The Pet Food Institute has promoted two staff members to expanded leadership roles in government relations and international trade.

The Pet Food Institute has promoted Atalie Ebersole (right) and Dana Waters (left).

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