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New bio-appropriate bird, small pet foods mimic wild mix

For exotic birds, domestication hasn’t been underway for nearly as long as for dogs, cats or even guinea pigs, so Polly wants a biologically appropriate food that’s pretty much the same as what a macaw in the Amazon would enjoy.

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Functional claims near ubiquity in new pet foods, treats

Marketing claims made with these functional ingredients included joint health, skin and fur support, stress relief and immunity-boosting. Along with pet foods, functional ingredients appeared in supplements, toppers and treats.

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United Petfood acquires Neodis kibble factory in France

Belgium-based, private-label pet food producer, United Petfood, acquired the “la Braconne” factory of Neodis Group in Mornac, France.

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Pet owners’ own health benefits boost pet food spending

Knowledge of how pets boost a person’s health and wellness may result in increased sales of premium pet foods for pet food and treat companies.

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Feds stop Bravo Packing raw dog food in FSMA first

Bravo Packing, Inc. agreed to stop selling, manufacturing and distributing raw pet food and come into compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

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Copper in dog food needs AAFCO safe upper limit, vets say

While not every dog has the same sensitivity to copper, the group suggested that a safe upper limit be established for copper in dog food to protect those dogs that are.

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New freeze-dried pet foods top trend at Global Pet Expo

Freeze-dried or air-dried raw-meat pet food and treats were among the most prevalent new products showcased at Global Pet Expo 2022.

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Petco to enter Chilean pet food online market

Petco has announced its entrance into the Chilean pet food online market with its Mexican partner and eventually will have physical retail outlets, too.

Petco Mexico Pet Food Promo

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Gas, commodity prices, inflation affect pet owner shopping

On the heels of the lingering pandemic, which dramatically increased pet owners' use of e-commerce, high gasoline prices have added another factor encouraging pet owners to shop from home and reduce trips to the store. Likewise, inflation may influence pet food and treat purchases, along with rising commodity prices.

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ADM expands pet food production capacity in Mexico

ADM’s pet food division, Mexican Pet Solutions, is expanding to capitalize on rapid market growth and take market share from other pet food leaders.

Staff at ADM's Pet Solutions pet food plant in Guadalajara, Mexico, prepare for a ceremony to announce a production expansion.

How is shark in pet food despite Mars, Purina standards?

Neither Mars Petcare not Nestlé Purina PetCare use sharks in any of their recipes. Both have supply chain protocols that should screen out ingredients made with sharks, along with other endangered species.

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Russian pet industry opposes Ukraine invasion, wants trade

Russian pet food makers stated their opposition to the invasion of Ukraine through their national pet industry business-to-business publication, Zooinform.

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