Pet Food News

Pet Food Packaging

Mars launches recyclable pouches for WHISKAS in UK, Germany

Company introduces recyclable mono polypropylene packaging for its WHISKAS cat food brand, replacing traditional multi-material pouches.

The new 'designed to be recyclable’ mono polypropylene packaging format has been launched in the UK and Germany.

Reading Bakery Systems expands global customer care team

Reading Bakery Systems

Reading Bakery Systems adds to its customer care team to strengthen aftermarket service.

Pet Food Market

As cat ownership hits all-time high, are pet food companies adapting?

Despite growth in multi-cat households and "Cat Dad" demographics, 55% of pet food professionals report no marketing strategy changes to capture emerging opportunities.

Cat ownership reached 49 million households in 2024, driven largely by Gen Z and Millennial pet parents.

Kormotech partners with Bulgaria's largest online pet retailer

Also: Belgian pet food maker Versele-Laga opens new Hungarian production facility while European industry body calls for harmonized EU waste sorting labels.

Kormotech's pet food brands will now be available across Petmall's 17 brick-and-mortar stores and online platform as the Ukrainian producer expands its eight-year presence in Bulgaria's growing pet food market.

Cell-cultured chicken from yeast benefited dogs’ health

Not only did dogs get their required amino acids, but the dogs experienced beneficial changes in their digestion and gut microbiome.

Petri Dish With A Chicken Made From Yeast Cells

Top Pet Food Companies

Chart: Top 20 pet food companies 2024; Purina, Mars still dominate

Nestle Purina PetCare and Mars Petcare continue to have the largest annual revenues, as do U.S.-based companies overall.

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Mars names new leaders for pet businesses in UK, Ireland and the Nordics

Global pet food manufacturer has appointed Nick Foster to lead Mars Pet Nutrition across UK, Ireland and Nordic markets while expanding James McGrath's Royal Canin responsibilities.

Market Trends and Reports

Hill's report shows financial barriers drive shelter overpopulation

Despite high adoption interest, vet costs and financial concerns remain primary obstacles to potential pet parents.

2025 Shelter Report Cover Hires

Mars commits $2B to U.S. manufacturing expansion through 2026

Mars plans to continue investing in its manufacturing operations, which includes the expansion of its Royal Canin pet food production capabilities.

Earlier this year Mars opened a $450 million Royal Canin dry pet food facility in Lewisburg, Ohio, U.S.

SuperZoo 2025 offers 474 new exhibitors, 1,000+ product launches

The 75th anniversary show in Las Vegas features the largest participation in the trade event's history as pet retailers navigate market pressures and seek new product solutions.

Pet Food Safety

FDA links Darwin's Pet Food to child hospitalization after E. coli detection

FDA warns that Darwin's Natural Pet Products tested positive for E. coli and Salmonella, with genetic sequencing linking contaminated beef dog food to a four-year-old's serious illness requiring hospitalization.

The FDA announced a sample of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products beef dog food made by Arrow Reliance, Inc. tested positive for Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 that is associated with a human illness.

Alphia announces CEO transition

North American pet food manufacturer transitions leadership to interim CEO and president Miguel Nistal as David McLain moves to board advisor position.

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