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PFI Oct. 25-31: Cargill layoffs, Brazil investments, inflation

Review the past week with this overview of events in the dog, cat and other pet food industries.

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Brand Insights

Sustainability Starts with the Formula: How Smarter Formulation Is Shaping the Future of Pet Food Production

Datacor (formerly Format Solutions)

Discover how pet food manufacturers are reducing emissions and driving sustainability through ingredient innovation and eco-friendly nutrition.

Sustainability Starts with the Formula: How Smarter Formulation Is Shaping the Future of Pet Food Production

Fromm Family Foods redirects funding away from animal research

The Wisconsin, U.S.-based pet food manufacturer joins 20 other companies in supporting non-animal research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Food Research Institute.

Report: Cargill to cut 80 jobs in Minnesota, more globally

The layoffs in Minnesota will be effective December 31, and employees will be offered severance pay and outplacement services.

Purina honors Aly Raisman for abuse survivor advocacy work

The pet food manufacturer recognized the gymnast and advocate for her work supporting abuse survivors and their pets through the Purple Leash Project.

Purina recognized world champion gymnast, activist and author Aly Raisman at the 2025 Variety Power of Women event presented by Lifetime for her advocacy and leadership on behalf of survivors of abuse.

Pet Food Equipment

Don't overlook conveyors in pet food production

Smart conveyor selection and maintenance reduce downtime while ensuring food safety compliance.

Proper conveyor planning, selection and maintenance prove critical for pet food manufacturing efficiency and safety.

RAMP raw pet food consolidates BARF, RAP and RMBD names

A group of researchers proposed a new term for raw pet food, seeking to unify the terminology and regulatory understanding of this growing product segment.

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Pet Food Market

Molino Chacabuco launches MaxPet and Pampa pet food brands

The Argentine company expands its portfolio with two products targeting different consumer segments.

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Field & Stream Pet Food debuts Pack Provisions line

Field & Stream Pet Food Co.

The outdoor lifestyle brand's new dog food products target active dogs with "guide-rated nutrition."

Pack Provisions, a new family of dog food products designed for outdoor enthusiasts and their canine companions, will be available at Tractor Supply beginning in November.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Get Joy partners with Dan Buettner on dog longevity

Collaboration expands the "Aging on Paws" docuseries into advisory roles focused on canine and human wellness connections.

Dan Buettner will serve as a Get Joy Ambassador and Wellness Advisory Board member, bringing his world-renowned insights on living longer, healthier lives to the pet wellness space.

Smart Cookie Barkery partners with Southeast Pet for distribution

Smart Cookie Barkery

Company has partnered with Southeast Pet to expand handcrafted treats, toppers, and bone broths to retailers across the Southeastern U.S.

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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Protix insect ingredients show reduced environmental impact in peer review

Peer-reviewed study confirms black soldier fly products lower emissions, land and water use compared to conventional protein sources.

The review examined three Protix products: ProteinX premium insect meal, LipidX premium insect fat, and PureeX fresh insect meat.

Global Commerce

Farmina invests US$8 million to expand distribution capacity in Brazil

Italian pet food manufacturer positions Brazil as the center of its Latin American expansion strategy.

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