Pet Food News: Page 15

Pet Food Regulations

FDA proposes mandatory GRAS notification rule for animal food

The proposed rule would require manufacturers to notify FDA when they determine an added substance is generally recognized as safe, ending decades of voluntary reporting.

Brand Insights

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BIXBI Pet earns Clean Label Project certification

Company is the first pet food maker to certify dog kibble products under the program, with 13 items earning the designation.

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German vegan pet food maker expands to Italy, launches plant-based cat treats

VEGDOG enters the Italian market and wins an award for its cat treats, while Pooch & Mutt debuts its first freeze-dried treats and toppers.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Mission-fueled SuperZoo 2026 preview: David vs. Goliath brand leaders

David Yaskulka previews the mission-driven brands turning focused purpose into market leadership on the SuperZoo 2026 show floor.

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U.S. and Canada

Infographic: US home to all top 10 North American pet food companies by 2025 revenue

All 10 of North America’s highest-revenue pet food companies were based in the United States, reflecting the country’s large consumer market, agricultural base and extensive food-manufacturing infrastructure.

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Latin America/Carribean

Infographic: Japan leads Asia’s top 10 pet food companies by 2025 revenue

While their economic foundations differ, access to ingredients, manufacturing expertise, transportation infrastructure and expanding consumer markets influences where Asia’s largest pet food businesses develop.

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Simmons Foods announces executive leadership changes

Scott Salmon moves to chief commercial officer as Jacob Rogers becomes president of Simmons Pet Food.

2026 Pet Innovation Awards recognizes top pet innovators

The eighth annual program recognized companies and products across nutrition, health, treats, grooming and services.

Latin America/Carribean

Infographic: Brazil dominates South America’s top 10 pet food companies by 2025 revenue

Companies headquartered in Brazil accounted for the five highest positions, while the regional manufacturing map closely followed South America’s agricultural, industrial and consumer centers.

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Infographic: Europe’s 10 largest pet food companies by 2025 revenue

Europe’s largest pet food companies’ headquarters remain geographically concentrated but operations are increasingly pan-European.

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Market Trends and Reports

Expert perspective: anabiomics as a new direction in animal gut health

Research in the pet space continues to bring innovations in functional food ingredients.

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Charlee Bear Necessities cat shakers win Pet Innovation Award

Gott Pet Products' Charlee Bear Necessities Functional Cat Shakers won "Cat Food Freeze Dried Product of the Year" in the 2026 Pet Innovation Awards.

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