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Pet Food Safety

21 cases of bird flu in cats detected in January 2025

The total number of cases identified in domestic cats has risen to 85 since 2022.

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Market Trends and Reports

Hill’s sales up in 2024; Colgate-Palmolive ending private label pet food

In 2024, Colgate-Palmolive’s pet segment brought in US$4,483 million in net sales, up from US$4,290 million in 2023.

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Ideal protein, fat, fiber, carb contents for weight-loss dog foods

Scientists identified commonalities among dietary formulations that facilitate weight loss while maintaining lean muscle.

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Pet Food Processing

Hiperbaric opens HPP pilot plant in Shanghai

High-pressure processing (HPP) technology is a non-thermal food preservation technique that uses ultra-high pressure, pure cold water to inactivate harmful pathogens and spoilage microorganisms in packaged foods.

Pictured left to right: Cassie Yu, office clerk; Guangqi Zheng, sales area manager China; and Cloris Lei, HPP Food Applications specialist, at the HPP Incubator Shanghai.

Packaged Feeds partners with FreezeM to advance zero-waste insect farming

The collaboration integrates FreezeM's PauseM technology into Packaged Feeds' black soldier fly operations to boost efficiency and sustainability.

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Reál Mesa names Anthony Vecchio as CFO

Vecchio will oversee financial operations as the brand continues to grow its retail presence in its second year.

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China imposes retaliatory tariffs on ag equipment, other items

China has imposed retaliatory tariffs on certain items after U.S. President Donald Trump’s 10% tariffs against China went into effect early on February 4.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Natoo Pet Foods marketing team wins creative excellence awards

The awards recognize Matrix Partners' creative excellence in pet food branding, including its work on the Natoo Pet Foods Influencer Welcome Box.

Matrix Partners gained recognition for its design of Natoo Pet Foods' Influencer Welcome Box.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Fera Pets launches new dental support supplement

The powdered supplement is designed to support pet oral health by balancing the oral microbiome.

Fera Pets Dental Support is an easy-to-use powder that provides comprehensive dental care with just one scoop.

Pet Sustainability Coalition receives WPA Good Works grant

PSC is awarded $75,000 to expand sustainability research, education and resources for the pet industry.

The grant will help create the 2025 'Sustainability in the Pet Industry Report,' which will provide data on consumer trends, retailer behavior, and key sustainability issues.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

ADM study: New supplement improves cat digestive health

A clinical trial finds that supplementing cat diets with specific postbiotics and fibers enhances gut health and immune function.

ADM's research results showed that supplemented cats experienced significant improvements in serum lipopolysaccharide (LPS) levels, indicating reduced intestinal permeability.

ADM names vice president and chief accounting officer

Carrie Nichol will oversee the company's accounting, reporting and risk management functions.

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