Interzoo books 1,400 exhibitors, hosts EPO conference

More than 1,400 exhibitors will again exhibit at Interzoo 2010, the exhibition for the global pet supplies industry, according to Interzoo promoter Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft Zoologischer Fachbetriebe GmbH.

March 21, 2010

More than 1,400 exhibitors will again exhibit at Interzoo 2010 , the exhibition for the global pet supplies industry, according to Interzoo promoter Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft Zoologischer Fachbetriebe GmbH.

One of the events featured at Interzoo will be the European Pet Organization 's (EPO) conference on European legislation and its directives for the pet supplies industry. The conference takes place in CCN Ost (St. Petersburg hall) from 2 to 6 pm on Saturday, May 15.

Lesaffre announces acquisition

Ollie announces acquisition

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Plants vs. Insects: Pet food protein sustainability showdown

Plants and insects each have unique sustainability advantages, yet differ in key ways.

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Brand Insights

Mondi Consumer Insights: Purchasing Trends of Premium Pet Food Consumers

Mondi North America

Learn how emerging trends are influencing purchasing decisions and shaping the future of premium pet food.

Mondi Consumer Insights: Purchasing Trends of Premium Pet Food Consumers

Pet Ownership Statistics

Study: More men than women own cats

The most recent Mars' pet parent study shows cat ownership is more common than dog ownership globally.

According to a recent Mars survey, pet parents are devoted to their pets, with more than one-third (37%) of dog and cat owners considering their pets the most important thing in their lives.

Pet Food Market

Russian scientists claim world's first anti-aging pet food

Russian researchers from Izhevsk State Medical Academy have developed the world's first pet food using nutrients said to support longevity and combat age-related issues in pets.

The anti-aging, or geroprotective effect, acts by regulating some signaling pathways and molecular markers associated with aging and life expectancy.

Irish pet food facilities, renderers criticized by EU auditors

EU auditors called Irish facility inspectors unreliable and accused them of approving dirty and unhygienic conditions that breached food safety regulations.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Bramble partners with Lewis Hamilton and his dog, Roscoe

Seven-time Formula One World Champion, Hamilton, is an advocate for plant-based living, who introduced his dog to a plant-based diet in 2020.

Roscoe is Bramble's news Chief Taste Officer.

Purina makes Hurricane Helene donation

The company has committed a $25,000 grant to Greater Good Charities.

Purina announced a $25,000 grant to Greater Good Charities, a global nonprofit, to support its Hurricane Helene rescue and relief efforts.

Ynsect files safeguard plan due to cash shortage

The company said it is now under court-supervised protection because of financial struggles in a difficult economic climate.

In January, Ynsect was granted authorization by AAFCO to use defatted mealworm proteins in dog food.

Pet Food Market

Pet food production gains momentum in Kazakhstan despite challenges

KazPetFood plans to build Central Asia's first large-capacity pet food factory in Kazakhstan by 2026, marking a major shift in the region's pet food industry, which has historically relied on imports and lacked local large-scale production.

The past few years have been pivotal for Kazakhstan's pet food market.

Market Trends and Reports

Mars Petcare investing US$1 billion in online presence, AI

With a US$1 billion investment, Mars aims to double digital sales by 2030 from today’s level.

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Pet Food Market

Ollie acquires AI diagnostic company

Ollie will use new data for improvements, including recipe refinement, health screenings, weight management and more.

DIG Labs is an AI-powered diagnostic company providing real-time image-based pet health screenings across stool, weight management, skin and coat, dental care, and more.

Port strike raised concerns for US animal food supply

According to the American Feed Industry Association, the port closures would have severely restricted animal and pet food exports and imports, leading to substantial economic losses for these industries.

The East and Gulf Coast port strike has begun, which AFIA said poses a significant threat to produce affordable, high-quality nutrition for domestic livestock and pets.

Pet Food Ingredients

Partnership advances cultivated seafood production in South Korea

UMAMI Bioworks, KCell Biosciences and WSG will work together to establish a scalable, sustainable domestic production pipeline for cultivated seafood.

In July, Umami Bioworks partnered with Friends & Family Pet Food (FnF) to co-develop and launch what they said were the world's first cat treats made from cultivated fish.

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