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Champ's Pet Kitchen scales to reach 1,200 stores in 2026

Grocery-first dog treat brand expands distribution across Northern California, Midwest and Southern U.S.

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Freedom Pet Supplies acquires Trueman Distribution

The deal establishes a Western Canadian hub in Calgary and extends the distributor's reach across the country.

Pet Food Market

Pet food M&A takes measured approach in 2025

Strategic acquisitions focused on geographic expansion and portfolio diversification characterized pet food M&A activity, with one European company accounting for nearly half the year's transactions.

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Vet Custom Label acquires Myristol joint supplement brand

The acquisition will help the company expand market reach for the equine and companion animal product line.

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The Nutriment Company acquires Zoo Factory

The acquisition marks the pet food distributor's 10th deal of 2025 and entry into the Polish market.

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Older cats feeding patterns may differ from guidelines

In-home observations revealed that older cats tend to eat six to seven meals a day, with lower energy intake on all-wet diets and higher on kibble.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Fresh pet food claims about additives, processing and human-grade may lack evidence

As fresh pet food increases its market share, its marketing claims may be eroding trust in conventional formats.

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Pet Food Recalls

Gold Star Distribution recalls pet food products in three states

Distribution company is recalling several FDA-regulated products, including pet foods, due to rodent and avian contamination found during a facility inspection.

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Pet Food Recalls

Consumers Supply recalls dog biscuits for Salmonella risk

The company is recalling two brands of 4-pound dog biscuit products distributed across seven states.

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Study reveals pet humanization trends in Lithuania

Research from Vilnius University found that 66.7% of pet owners refer to their animals as children, with women and younger people showing stronger humanization behaviors.

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Korean pet treat brand wins Silicon Valley pitch competition

Eastseabrother's U.S. retail traction and consumer validation win over venture judges at Plug and Play pitch competition.

Eastseabrother CEO Eunyul Kim pitches to Silicon Valley investors at the Plug and Play 'Shark Tank with Silicon Valley Investors' event on July 30, 2025, in Sunnyvale, California, U.S.

RAWZ donates $240,000 in cat food to shelters

Family-owned pet food manufacturer provides over 25,900 pounds of canned products to Oklahoma rescue organizations through Greater Good Charities partnership.

Two Legs Four Paws supports more than 60 animal rescue groups across Oklahoma.

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