Pet Food News: Page 132

Protein producer Protenga uses funds for Smart Insect Farm

Protenga, which specializes in cultivation of black soldier fly larvae for pet food and animal feed proteins, is using new funding to create a second facility.

With the recent approval of black soldier fly larvae for use in adult dog foods, insect protein options bear additional consideration. | (TARAPONG PATTAMACHAIYANT | iStock.com)

Brazilian pet food leader expanding, increasing efficiency

Special Dog Co., the sixth largest pet food company in Brazil, is expanding production and operational efficiencies to support its rapid growth.

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5 steps for sustainable pet food brand strategies

Developing a sustainability plan can help a pet food company focus their efforts to truly benefit both the environment and the bottom line, while avoiding ineffectual or insincere projects.

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FDA reports on pet food inspections in 2022

The top three pet food safety observations from the Food and Drug Administration in 2022 fell under hazard analysis, prevent controls and sanitation controls.

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Dog, cat adoptions from US shelters up slightly in 2022

In 2022, various factors created challenges for pet owners. Nevertheless, the United States remained the world’s largest market for dog, cat and other pet foods.

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Pet food production grew most in Latin America, Mid-East

While economically developing regions saw the highest growth rate, established markets produced the largest amount of pet food.

Grant may help Purina expand plant in North Carolina, USA

The United States Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a US$1.5 million grant to the city of Eden, North Carolina, USA to boost capacity for business growth by renovating the Eden sewer treatment facility.

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6 most-read news about specific pet food companies 2022

Several of the top articles dealt with acquisitions. Two related to recalls or pet food safety issues. The third most read of the articles covered one Ukrainian company’s operations during the ongoing Russian invasion.

Pet owners seem to want plenty of choices when it comes to what they feed their animals … but too many of those choices can make decisions more difficult. | (101cats | iStock.com)

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Japan's declining pet ownership, soaring pet food prices

A trend that started years ago even though pet ownership went up during the pandemic.

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Human cuisine trends with pet food potential in 2023

Human food writers and industry analysts have made their predictions for the trends that will influence cuisine in 2023. Some of these food fashions have potential to migrate into pet food formulations.

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Mexican consumer protection agency reviews cat food products

Profeco performed a quality analysis of 33 brands of commercial dry cat food in 2022, finding all comply with Mexican regulations as well as AAFCO guidelines.

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Cancer formulation pet foods nourish sick dogs, cats

General nutrition goals for pets with cancer include preserving lean muscle, minimizing metabolic disturbances and GI intolerance to food, and optimizing quality of life.

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