Pet Food News: Page 17

Global Commerce

Pet food holds strong amid economic headwinds, but caution still warranted

Economist Ernie Tedeschi says pet food remains resilient amid 2025’s economic turbulence — but warns companies to watch for shifting consumer habits and trade risks.

Ernie Tedeschi, director of economics, The Budget Lab at Yale Law School, presented the keynote speech at Petfood Forum 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Pet Food Market

Pet food boom: $1 billion investment reshapes Latin America

Surging demand, pet humanization and competitive advantages are transforming Latin America into a global pet food powerhouse.

Latin America’s advantage lies in local raw materials, competitive production costs and free trade agreements.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

5 sustainability takeaways for pet food professionals

During Petfood Essentials, attendees learned about embracing sustainability as an ongoing journey, using life cycle assessments, supplier partnerships, standardized practices, and holistic packaging strategies to drive credible, measurable progress.

Marty Heller, senior consultant at Blonk Sustainability.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Wildlife give a face to pet food brands’ sustainability goals

Whether adorable pikas or fierce jaguars, wildlife conservation can connect brands' sustainability initiatives with pet owners’ love of animals.

Chat Gpt Image Apr 28, 2025, 12 27 10 Pm

Pet Food Ingredients

Study: Microbial protein shows strong pet palatability

In taste tests, cats and small dogs preferred MicroHarvest’s MPX protein over control diets, demonstrating potential for microbial protein in pet food formulations.

According to MicroHarvest, more than twice as many cats (68%) picked MPX protein versus the control food (32%).

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

PremieRpet highlights pet adoption with Christ the Redeemer projection

On World Stray Animal Day, Brazil’s PremieRpet used Rio’s iconic monument to spotlight responsible pet adoption and support local animal welfare organizations.

PremieRpet, with its brands GoldeN and Natoo, also donated over 27 tons of pet food through the PremieRpet Institute.

Pet Food Ingredients

AAFCO opens public comment on new additions to Common Food Index

AAFCO invites industry professionals to weigh in on proposed ingredients for its Common Food Index, a tool designed to enhance transparency and labeling consistency in animal food.

Pets Canada Industry Show draws 700 pet professionals to Calgary

Western Canada’s largest B2B pet industry event highlighted new product innovation, trends in nutrition and sustainability, and peer recognition through the 2025 Western Awards.

Oven-Baked Tradition’s new CARE formula for small-breed adult dogs was voted Favorite New Product.

Raw Cat and Dog Food

Stella & Chewy’s pet food now available through Meijer

The expansion brings Stella & Chewy’s freeze-dried raw and natural pet food products to a broader customer base through Meijer’s retail and online platforms.

Starting this April, a selection of Stella & Chewy's freeze-dried raw dog and cat food, treats and wet cat food products will be available at Meijer stores and online.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Fera Pets supplements launch in 175+ Petco stores nationwide

Fera Pet Organics

Veterinarian-founded Fera Pets expands into brick-and-mortar retail with a selection of clean-label pet supplements now available at Petco.

Fera Pets' supplements will now be available at Petco, expanding the company's reach beyond e-commerce.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 85: What roles do nutraceuticals play in pet food?

In this episode of Trending: Pet Food, NutriFusion CEO William Grand joins host Lindsay Beaton to break down synthetic vs. natural nutraceuticals and discuss their evolving role in pet nutrition.

William Grand Photo For Podcast

Petfood Forum News

PSC expands role at Petfood Forum 2025 with new education, networking events

The Pet Sustainability Coalition co-developed pre-conference education and will host networking events at Petfood Forum 2025 to support sustainability efforts across the pet food industry.

Page 17 of 632