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3 options for insect-based pet food ingredients

Among the millions of insect species on Earth, arthropod agriculture has adopted only a few types. Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), crickets and mealworms are among those few insects raised for use as pet food ingredients.

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Pet food industry stock market revenue peaked in June 2021

Pet food industry stocks in one bank’s index grew by 16.2% in 2021, compared to 9.8% in the prior year. Overall, established pet food industry companies yielded higher earnings per share than emerging businesses.

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Inspirational stories help underdog pet food start-ups

Lower-income groups, ethnic and religious minorities, immigrants and refugees could find business success in the U.S. pet food industry. Their plights are often well-known, yet many feel largely powerless to help. Buying a dog biscuit to help people escape suffering turns a banal buy into a social statement.

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Robots run cricket farm for low-CO2 pet food ingredients

In one insect-based pet food ingredient rearing facility, very few humans will be needed to care for the six-legged livestock.

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Elk, bison could reduce environmental impact of pet food

By using organ meat and co-products from bison and elk, the pet food industry helps to increase the market for the whole animal.

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Bison in 36 dog, cat and other pet foods, treats

In Petfood Industry’s Pet Food Product Database, 36 pet foods, treats and supplements included American bison (Bison bison) in their descriptions.

American Bison Herd on the Sunny Colorado Prairie. American Wildlife Theme.

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Pet food processing, ingredient, claims research gaps seen

Few researchers have stopped to ask if academic and market research provides the specific insights that pet food industry executives feel they need.

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US pet food sales eclipse pandemic spike, keep climbing

By the beginning of this year, pet retail sales had climbed gradually to surpass pandemic highs as dollar sales volume neared US$900 million per four-week period in December 2021.

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Latin American pet food producers innovate with technology

Pet food companies in Latin America, such as Grupo Molino Chacabuco in Argentina, sees the use of technology in formulations as a competitive advantage.

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Tuffy’s Treat Company acquires Finley’s Barkery dog food

KLN Family Brands-owned Tuffy’s Treat Company acquired Finley’s Barkery, a premium pet brand committed to bringing inclusion to the pet industry through offering employment and giving initiatives to individuals living with disabilities. The Finley’s name and product lines will remain intact.

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Tuffy’s Treat facility adds US$20 mil wet food line

The 45,000-square-foot expansion will create 45 full-time jobs and expand the company’s manufacturing capabilities of high-quality pet food products that already include kibble and treats.

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4 novel animal by-product pet food ingredients

Learn how novel protein by-products can provide nutritional tools for developing new pet food products that meet consumer demands for sustainability.

Water buffalo co-product dog chews, including trachea, lung, hoof and ear, at Honey I'm Home's booth at SuperZoo 2021 | Tim Wall

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