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Pet Fair Asia 2026 to expand exhibition space, B2B programming

The Shanghai pet industry trade show returns August 19-23 with record exhibition space, new national pavilions and an invitation-only opening day.

Pet Food Packaging

Charter Next Generation earns PSC accreditation

Charter Next Generation's two-year accreditation recognizes measurable progress in environmental and social responsibility across its sustainable film portfolio.

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AlphaPet Ventures acquires Belgian super-premium brand Cpro Food

The deal marks the German digital pet food platform's fifth acquisition since 2020.

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Petfood Industry, NASC launch newsletter for pet supplement professionals

Pet Supplements Pro will cover regulatory developments, compliance and supplier innovation for the growing pet supplements and treats market.

Gen X pet ownership surges 12% in 2025 as children leave home

As children leave home, members of Generation X are increasing in pet ownership, during the so-called “empty nest” stage.

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Global Commerce

United Petfood, Lider Petfood acquire dry production facility in Türkiye

The 30,000-square-meter Kırklareli plant, purchased from Maya Family Pet Foods, expands the partners' manufacturing capacity near Istanbul.

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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Innovafeed, IRBI launch FrenchFly insect protein research project

The academic-industrial partnership, backed by French government funding, aims to advance Black Soldier Fly production science.

FrenchFly initiative banner featuring close-up insect on green leaf with partner organization logos including IRBI and InnovaFeed

PetPax wins Purina Pet Care Innovation Prize at Global Pet Expo

Startup's oral thin-film supplement line beat out four other finalists in the live pitch competition.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Air-dried, freeze-dried raw formats still popular in new dog foods

Hybrid formats, novel proteins and functional claims expanded across dog food and treat categories in the New Products Showcase during Global Pet Expo 2026.

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U.S. and Canada

US pet food industry returned to ‘real growth’ in 2025

Moderate but steady growth, combined with evolving purchasing channels and value-driven consumer behavior, is expected to shape the pet food industry in 2026.

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Trouw Nutrition opens pet premix facility in Spain

The Griñón plant is the company's second pet-dedicated production site in Europe, joining an existing facility in Ashbourne, UK.

Trouw Nutrition industrial facility with tall storage silos and processing equipment against clear blue sky

Study: Cooking temperature linked to AGE levels in dog food

Research across 41 UK commercial dog foods finds wet/canned products contain the highest concentrations of advanced glycation end (AGE) products.

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