Mussels in pet food help climate, wildlife and communities

In addition to the social and environmental sustainability aspects, mussels provide the important omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA, which support dog and cat brains, hearts and other aspects of health.

November 21, 2022

Mussel Chile

Chilean mussel harvested off the coast of Chiloe Island, Chile on November 14, 2022. | Tim Wall

NOTE: Rheintek Latinoamerica and Kemin Industries sponsored Petfood Industry’s trip to visit the Landes Seafood plant in Chile. The companies provided Petfood Industry’s reporter with room, board and transportation.

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Pet Alliance Europe hosts annual event

Purina makes Hurricane Helene donation

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.

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 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.

If William Gibson's 'Neuromancer' had been written about dogs...

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.

UK producer welcomes study validating vegan dog food benefits

Omni hopes similar developments will contribute to the rising demand for vegan pet food.

UK-based Omni produces vegan dog and cat food food in the Netherlands and Poland.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Black soldier fly larvae meal in cat food influenced gut microbiome

While the digestibility of the BSFL-based food was lower than the control diet, the nutrient digestibility levels were still considered suitable according to FEDIAF guidelines.

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Top Pet Food Companies

4 top French pet food companies’ revenues in 2023

Cats remain the most popular pet in France, with some of the highest per capita ownership in Europe, helping the country’s pet food market grow.

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Pet Food Ingredients

New alternative protein produced from CO2

Designed for pet food and aquaculture, LanzaTech Nutritional Protein can be produced anywhere in the world and uses a fraction of the land and water resources that traditional protein sources require.

LanzaTech is expanding its biorefining platform to produce commercial-scale nutritional protein directly from CO2.

Thailand eyes more pet food exports to Taiwan and Japan

The Thai government is urging local pet food companies to do more business with Taiwan and Japan, which offers two advantages: close proximity and abundant demand.

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PetSmart announces CEO transition

J.K. Symancyk to step down, Alan Schnaid EVP and chief financial offficer to serve as interim CEO.

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