Pet Food News: Page 185

Insect protein demand in pet food may be 165k tons by 2030

The pet food market currently accounts for the largest share of demand for insect protein and is likely to remain one of the largest, one industry professional said.

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Insect-based pet foods not risk for zoonotic pandemic

Approximately 60% of infections afflicting humans arose in animals, from rabies and the plague to other coronaviruses. Post-pandemic, pet food companies may look for ingredients with reduced zoonotic potential.

The COVID-19 pandemic has already resulted in business changes, with more to come. | (monsitj | iStockPhoto.com)

5 best practices for dog, cat, pet microbiome research

Scientists reviewed previously published research on animal microbiomes and developed a set of recommendations for studying the pet gut microbiome.

The human microbiome is an area of increasing interest and study, and that research has expanded into the companion animal sphere. (ChrisChrisW | iStockPhoto.com)

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Mars expands dog food brand portfolio in Mexico

After launching Champ dog food in Mexico in September 2020 in traditional local channels, Mars followed up with newer channels, seeing strong results in all.

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Insect-based pet food news: Mars, Ynsect and Enviroflight

Like insects themselves emerging in spring, insect-based pet food ingredient suppliers and the products that use them have been active lately.

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Smucker recalls two lots of Meow Mix for Salmonella

The company has received no reports of pet illness or adverse reaction and has issued this pet food recall out of an abundance of caution.

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French pet food producer invests to boost output, exports

Sopral is investing to expand the production capabilities of its factory in France so it can seek new export markets for its premium dog and cat food.

French pet food producer Sopral is investing to expand the production capacities of its factory in Pléchâtel. l Courtesy of Sopral

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US cat, dog food exports at US$1.7 billion in 2020

Cat and dog food was the third most valuable category of United States animal food industry exports in 2020.

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Active Chilean market introducing new premium pet foods

The Chilean government has registered 147 new pet food product imports in the first quarter of 2021, with most in the premium and superpremium segments.

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Sweet potato bred for natural pet food colorant

Pet food colorants may influence people more than dogs or cats, and as such colorants play a role in positioning a natural pet food product.

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CPG data helped startup Shameless Pets upcycled pet food

Learn how leveraging consumer packaged goods retail data may help pet food makers, suppliers and retailers evolve along with changing pet owner behaviors.

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New Royal Canin, EUKANUBA plant will conserve water, energy

Architects designed the pet food manufacturing plant to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards, a certification program for ecologically conscious building design.

Are consumers willing to pay more for pet food and treats with sustainable claims? | (Ikitano l iStock.com)

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