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Manna Pro continues pet e-commerce buys with Dinovite

Manna Pro’s online market share across its major categories grew 31% in 2021 as of July 21, according to data from Nielsen, compared to 9% for those categories in general.

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BRF concludes Hercosul and Moginana acquisitions

Brazil-based company will pay BRL1.35 billion for the assets.

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ADM acquiring 75% of P4 private label pet treats, supplements

Learn more about this transaction that values the four enterprises in their entirety at approximately US$600 million, and ADM will acquire 75% of the equity.

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Petfood Forum 2022 announces call for papers

Petfood Forum 2022 is seeking abstracts for noncommercial oral presentations and research posters on key pet food topics and the latest research.

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Premium trends in new small-mammal, bird pet foods 2021

Among foods and treats for small mammals and birds, including backyard hen feed, humanization and premiumization trends manifested themselves in various ways.

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Sustainability of freeze-dried, dehydrated pet food ingredients

Resource efficiency helps reduce a company’s contribution to climate change, pollution, habitat destruction and other threats to the ecosystems that human economies depend on. The twin needs of energy efficiency and resource conservation drive innovation among producers of dried pet food ingredients and equipment manufacturers.

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Mars Petcare Canada recalls Whiskas cat food

No other WHISKAS products or Mars Petcare products are affected or being recalled and Mars Petcare has not received any consumer complaints related to this issue.

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2 freeze-dried pet food ingredient trends: raw, upcycled

Demand for freeze-dried meats, fruits and vegetables continues to grow, as pet food makers look for ways to differentiate their products while preserving ingredients’ nutrients.

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Plants in 2020 pet food products driven by health

Pet owners’ concerns for their own health, and that of family including pets, may drive continued growth in functional ingredients, including fruits, vegetables and other plant-based ingredients.

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AI finds regional differences in pet food flavors

Differences may exist across the U.S. in pet owners’ preferences for their pets’ foods.

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Active, luxury, comfort human trends in new pet foods

Beyond using the same ingredients, these new dog and cat products looked like items pet owners have in their own pantries or pockets.

Mycotoxin in UK cat food not linked to blood disease

An ongoing investigation by the United Kingdom Food Standards Agency did not find a causal link between certain cat foods and more than 130 cases of feline pancytopenia.

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