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UK slashes tariffs on pet food imports from LDCs

Pet foods are among the products that U.K. consumers will likely be able to buy at lower costs, thanks to duty-free trade with least developed countries.

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Petfood Forum 2023 announces call for papers

Petfood Forum, the premier, exclusive event for the global pet food industry, is seeking noncommercial abstracts for its 2023 conference program.

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24 top Latin American pet food, treat companies in 2021

Pet food and treat companies based in Brazil topped the list in order of annual revenue, followed by Chilean and Argentinian businesses.

HAVANA, CUBA - NOVEMBER 26, 2015: Xico sculptures on San Francisco de Asis Square in Havana, Cuba. This 16 dog sculptures which symbolizes friendship and cultural exchanges among peoples are made by artists from Cuba and Latin America.

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10 top Asia-Pacific pet food companies 2021

Among companies based in East Asia, Australia and other parts of the Asia-Pacific region, the pet food producers listed below had the highest annual revenue in 2021, according to Petfood Industry’s Top Companies Current Data.

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Waggles Pet Food among 100 most impactful Pakistan startups

Positioning itself as a local pet food brand, Waggles launched in Pakistan in 2020 on a growth strategy of focusing on wet pet food before dry.

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Black soldier fly larvae calcium low for leopard geckos

Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) have grown in popularity for leopard geckos since they have a higher calcium concentration than mealworms and crickets. Long-term feeding of BSFL without vitamin supplementation or variation could result in deficiencies. Reptile supplement makers may continue to market their products as BSFL become more common in the reptile food market.

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Pet food insect protein producer buys land for new factory

To meet the rising demand in the European pet food market for insect protein, HiProMine has purchased land to build its second factory in Poland.

Poland’s HiProMine aims to establish itself as a supplier of insect-based protein to the European pet food industry.

Pet supplement buyers adopt trends early, like branded ingredients

Pet owners who give supplements to their animals may provide clues to wider trends in the dog, cat and other pet food industries. Pet supplements, in turn, take their cue from human health trends.

Supplements in the pet space are getting a closer look as pet owners take on more of their pets’ health and wellness responsibilities themselves. | Elenica | Shutterstock.com

Good news for Mexican pet food market: More pets to feed

The Mexican pet food market might have more mouths to feed, according to a 2021 government survey, but it is unknown how many eat commercial pet food.

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Pet food, up 13%, leads Smucker growth Q1 FY23

Smucker CEO believes the company is positioned for the current macroeconomic environment, as the pet performed well during recessionary periods.

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Ancient grains digestible, palatable as rice in dog food

In an experiment, ten adult female Beagles ate one of five diets included up to 40% rice or one of four ancient grains: amaranth, white proso millet, quinoa or oat groats.

The incorporation of ancient grains could expand taste, nutritional enhancement and marketing opportunities as consumers continue to explore new options for themselves and their pets. | Maksim Pasko.Fotolia.com

Mars' Swap Recycling Program continues in Thailand

For its second year, the program will now have support through an app that will potentially reach and encourage more Thai pet owners to join in.

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