Pet Food News: Page 193

11 top dog populations in Europe 2020, Italy up 16%

During the ongoing pandemic in 2020, pet dog populations grew in several European nations, according to data from the European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF).

Russia’s potential as an Eastern European pet food market continues to grow. (Rimma Z | shutterstock.com)

Brand Insights

Sustainability Starts with the Formula: How Smarter Formulation Is Shaping the Future of Pet Food Production

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Discover how pet food manufacturers are reducing emissions and driving sustainability through ingredient innovation and eco-friendly nutrition.

Sustainability Starts with the Formula: How Smarter Formulation Is Shaping the Future of Pet Food Production

Pet Food Market

8 German dog, cat, other pet food companies’ revenues 2020

Petfood Industry’s Top Companies Current Data reported their annual revenues, along with more information about the dog, cat and other pet food companies in Germany and other nations.

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EU program tests dried human food waste in pet food

Researchers with Food for Feed established a recommended inclusion level for that dried human food waste, but also identified limits.

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Cargill invests in AnimalBiome pet gut health company

To accelerate the introduction of new products and insights in the pet microbiome modulation space, Cargill announced an investment in AnimalBiome, a start-up using microbiome science to restore pet digestive and skin issues.

Mark Johnson, regional president of Pet Nutrition North America for Mars Petcare, believes the environment today is the most dynamic he’s ever experienced, and that is impacting how Mars does business. | Courtesy Mars Petcare

Plant toxin caused Australian dog deaths, illness

Australian investigators identified a plant toxin, indospicine, as the cause of numerous dog deaths and illnesses clustered near Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.

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Pet Food Market

Adoptions fuel rise in non-premium dog food in Mexico

Many new dog adopters in Mexico understand the cost of feeding a dog only after adoption, and owners of large dogs may downgrade to lower-priced foods.

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4 types of pet food ingredients for senior dogs

As cats and dogs reach the senior stage, they may experience different physical, physiological, metabolic, and behavioral changes.

Pet owners are paying more attention than ever to the health and wellbeing of their furry companions, and functional pet food ingredients are rising to the occasion. (annaav | AdobePhoto.com)

Paleo pet food hints from ancient dog feces in permafrost

One group of archeologists looked for clues about dog’s ancestral diets by doing essentially what pet nutrition scientists do with modern dogs. They collected dogs’ feces and analyzed it.

Pomeranian Puppy Cavedog Caveman Diet

Pet Food Market

Thai Union establishes new pet food arm in Japan

Learn about Thai Union’s new company established in Japan.

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Wet dog food sold in Hong Kong fails to meet guidelines

Learn about a recent analysis of wet pet foods in Hong Kong and how they stacked up against international nutritional requirements for pet food.

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Sick dogs, deaths correlated to raw pet food in Australia

Australian authorities are investigating a cluster of dogs affected with severe liver disease. The dogs all ate fresh or frozen meat from a specific source.

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Krill omega-3 fatty acids boosted dogs’ levels over fish

Krill, tiny marine crustaceans, provide omega-3 fatty acids for pet foods in a different form than omega-3s in conventional fish sources. Krill are one of the most abundant species on the planet.

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