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Pet Food Regulations

AAFCO and KSU seek experts to review new animal food ingredients

New SRIS program aims to accelerate scientific evaluations of feed ingredients for AAFCO approval.

The SRIS program will assemble independent scientific panels to evaluate animal food ingredients for safety under the GRAS framework.

Pet Food Market

Pakistan's pet food industry pivots to local production as import duties soar

Rising import tariffs drive domestic manufacturing boom, but market demand struggles to keep pace with new capacity.

As import restrictions made foreign pet food unaffordable for a large portion of the Pakistani population, many former importers converted their businesses to manufacture pet food.

German pet food sales expand despite gloomy economic outlook

Germany's pet food sales grew 1.3% to €4.3 billion in 2024 despite economic challenges, while Indian startup GreenGrahi raised US$2.7 million for insect-based pet nutrition.

Germany’s cat food market reported growth last year, with sales reaching some €2.3 billion at brick-and-mortar stores, up 3.5% compared with 2023.

Market Trends and Reports

Sales and profits drop for J.M. Smucker’s pet food in FY25

Dog snacks made up 54% of the FY25 sales. Cat food and snacks made up 44%.

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Saga Nutrition adopts recyclable pet food packaging with Mondi

French pet food maker partners with Mondi to launch mono-material dry pet food bags aligned with circular economy goals.

Mondi's packaging features secure sealing for easy storage and handling, ensuring convenience for pet owners. Its durability also provides reliable protection during shipping and handling, making it practical and long-lasting, the company said.

Multivac USA graduates first class of technical apprentices

Six new field service professionals join Multivac’s team after completing a two-year training program focused on packaging and processing equipment.

Multivac said it is building a skilled technical workforce through its U.S. Apprenticeship Program.

Simmons names senior vice president as Craig Bacon plans retirement

Longtime Simmons executive Dr. Craig Bacon will retire in 2026, with food industry veteran Marcia Reeves stepping in to lead technical services.

Insect protein study sparks backlash over methodology, environmental claims

A UK trade association challenged a recent life cycle assessment that highlighted conditional environmental benefits of insect protein compared to soybean and fish meal.

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Marfrig-BRF merger gains regulatory approval

The combination of the two already affiliated protein companies does not pose any competitive risks, Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense decides.

Pet Ownership Statistics

Graph: Cats and dogs lead US pet ownership growth 2023-2025

U.S. households reported ownership of approximately 68 million dogs, up from 65.1 million in the 2023-2024 survey.

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Kormotech-backed film spotlights pets affected by Ukraine war

Kormotech and its Save Pets of Ukraine initiative support Animals in War, a film anthology debuting at Tribeca Festival that explores the often-overlooked impact of war on animals.

A co-production between Ukrainian and German filmmakers, Animals in War features seven short films depicting the effects of war on companion and wild animals.

AFIA receives USDA funds to boost animal food exports to Vietnam

A $242,600 grant from the USDA’s Emerging Markets Program will support AFIA’s continued efforts to expand U.S. animal food exports and partnerships in Vietnam.

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