Pet Food News

Clean Label Project, Smucker, Fortune 500: Petfood Industry News Quiz Mar. 6-12

Test your knowledge on the ongoing discussion around the Clean Label Project, mixed quarterly performance among Smucker’s pet food brands, and initiatives designed to help first-time attendees connect at Petfood Forum 2026.

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Brand Insights

How to address pet food product development priorities

WATT Global Media

Gain insight into ingredients, nutrition science, and the policy shifts influencing formulation, safety and compliance decisions.

How to address pet food product development priorities

Business Strategy

10 takeaways: Why customer-centered strategy drives business growth

Ryan Estis shares why putting customers and people at the center of business strategy is essential for growth in an era of constant change.

The customer experience is being radically transformed by personalization, on-demand services and AI-enabled automation — and this transformation demands a strategic response.

Zoomark plans 2027 return, expands with global events

The Italian pet trade show announces its 22nd edition while launching year-round programming and a new B2B exhibition in India.

Earthborn Holistic hits sustainability milestones with recycling, tree programs

The Midwestern Pet Foods brand has recycled 2 million bags and planted 1 million trees through two ongoing environmental initiatives.

Through the brands’ UPCs for Trees program, Earthborn Holistic partners with Trees for the Future to plant trees in deforested areas around the world.

Hill's report finds large dogs face adoption barriers

New survey data pinpoints confidence gaps, cost concerns and housing restrictions as key factors in longer shelter stays for large dogs.

Gen Z and millennials were nearly twice as likely as Gen X and baby boomers to consider adopting a large dog from a shelter, but face pet-related housing restrictions.

Honest Kitchen founder named to Inc. Female Founders 500

Lucy Postins joins a national list recognizing innovative women entrepreneurs across industries.

Lucy Postins, founder and chief integrity officer, was recognized among the nation’s most innovative women entrepreneurs.

IQI names sales manager for France, UK

Chloé Champion brings more than 20 years of pet food ingredient industry experience to the role.

Chloé Champion, sales manager France, the UK & Ireland.

Finnish pet care company reports strong year following European acquisitions

Musti Group posts 14.4% net sales growth on the strength of Norway performance and acquisitions in the Baltics and Portugal; Austrian premium brand Wow expands its dog and cat product lineup for 2026.

David Rönnberg, CEO of Musti Group, said that following a slow start in the first quarter of last year, 2025 represented a rebound year for the pet care business.

Petfood Forum News

First for Forum returns in 2026 with five new ambassadors

The program connects first-time Petfood Forum attendees with industry veterans during the April 27-29 event in Kansas City.

First for Forum ambassadors are invited to attend Petfood Forum to discover all the industry has to offer as well as to connect and collaborate with industry veterans.

Petsense, Allivet form cross-species veterinary advisory council

Tractor Supply subsidiaries establish panel of veterinarians and animal wellness professionals to guide pet care standards across retail and digital pharmacy.

Petsense Allivet

Market Trends and Reports

Gluten-free pet food market projected to double by 2033

A new market report forecasts strong growth in gluten-free pet food driven by allergy awareness and pet humanization.

Gluten Free Pet Food Market Growth Market Reports

Market Trends and Reports

10 takeaways: Dog food trends balance innovation, affordability

Nicole Hill of MarketPlace breaks down shifting consumer priorities, fresh pet food pressures, and untapped market opportunities for dog food brands in 2026.

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