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Blue Buffalo pet food grows fastest for General Mills

Pet food has become General Mills’ fastest-growing segment globally, since General Mills acquired Blue Buffalo for approximately US$8 billion in March 2018.

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Three Dog Bakery opens second Houston, Texas location

Learn about how Three Dog Bakery’s latest new location highlights the company’s vision for its dog treats and its brand.

Three Dog Bakery Houston Grand Opening Outside

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Natural cat food opportunity seen by Blue Buffalo

While natural marketing claims have risen to become a dominant trend in dog food, natural cat food may have room to grow. General Mill’s Blue Buffalo brand aims to fill that niche.

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Blue Buffalo refrigerated, fresh pet food test in 200 US stores

Humans get their food from the refrigerator, so as pet food humanizes, pet owners increasingly want their pets’ food to be as fresh as their own, if not more.

Refrigerated pet food sections require a bit of maintenance but are overall easy to manage with the right knowledge. | Andrea Gantz | WATT Global Media

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Purina sales at US$19 bil despite supply chain issues FY22

Purina PetCare’s success may have contributed to the company’s pet food supply constraints in 2022, said one executive.

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Cannabidiol reduced dogs’ fear during car travel, while alone

The dog poking her head from a car window is a quintessential part of the classic road trip. Despite the archetype, many dogs fear car travel and find travel stressful.

Dog travel by car. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever enjoying road trip.

Cassava, sweet potato may help weight-control cat food

Scientists used either potato, cassava, sweet potato, rice or wheat as the main carbohydrate sources in cat food. While none of these carb sources had a negative effect on the cats, two did have benefits that could guide formulation of weight-control pet foods.

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Key Asian markets warm up to gut health pet products

The interest in probiotics and many other pet gut health products is on the rise.

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Kibble affects dog antioxidant levels, regardless of recipe

Dog foods with different antioxidant levels didn’t have the effect on dogs’ blood chemistry that scientists predicted.

Closeup low angle shot of male and female vets examining Golden retreiever puppy with a stethoscope. The dog is completely healthy and happy.

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US pet food, treat sales at US$50 billion in 2021

U.S. pet owners spent US$50 billion on pet food and treats out of the total US$93.95 billion spent directly on pets in 2021.

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Decarbonization, cell culture at pet food equipment maker’s event

The event brought together start-ups from the areas of decarbonization, precision fermentation, cell culture, and side stream valorization and alternate sustainable resources with food corporations to accelerate the transition of sustainable food systems.

AAFCO’s Mid-Year Meeting had a full docket of topics to cover in various committees. | (monkeybusinessimages | iStock.com)

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SMS text message marketing of pet foods gets personal

Pet food brands increasingly seek to develop personal relationships with dog, cat and other pet owners. One of the most direct ways to contact anyone is via text messages, and this communication channel can work for pet food, treat and supplement brands as well.

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