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Pet Food Market

10 takeaways: Industry veterans reflect on pet food's evolution, future challenges

Three longtime pet food professionals share perspectives on how the industry has changed and where it's headed next.

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Latin America/Carribean

Petco's Mexico assortment reveals premium pet food's functional shift

Natural and condition-specific formulas now drive shelf decisions as premiumization becomes purposeful rather than aspirational.

Petco's Mexico assortment strategy reflects broader shifts toward functional and natural premium pet food categories.

Pet Food Ingredients

MiAlgae breaks ground on algal omega-3 facility in the UK

The biotech company will scale production of fish-free DHA oils for pet food manufacturers beginning in early 2026.

MiAlgae has broken ground on a new scale-up facility in Grangemouth, Scotland.

Global Commerce

ORGE enters US market with organic chicken dog treats

South Korean premium food brand ORGE is finalizing formal export agreements to bring its dog treats to the U.S.

AFIA adds three staff members to policy, education teams

The American Feed Industry Association expands capabilities with new hires in advocacy, professional development and communications.

Pet Food Ingredients

Mycoprotein pet food ingredients market projected to reach $1.12B

Research Intelo forecasts 11.2% annual growth through 2033 driven by sustainability and protein demand.

Rising demand for sustainable, high-protein and allergen-friendly pet food alternatives is driving mycoprotein ingredient market growth.

Purina awards $120K to study human-animal bond research

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Nestlé Purina PetCare funds studies on survivor healing, remote therapy and feline separation behaviors.

Purina has awarded research grants to three scientific teams from the U.S. and Hungary as part of its biennial Purina Sponsorship for Human-Animal Bond Studies program.

Bioiberica study validates bioactive peptides in Palbio hydrolyzed protein

New research published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences confirms the ingredient contains bioactive peptides that support growth, gut integrity and immune function in animals.

Palbio is developed with porcine protein obtained through enzymatic hydrolysis as a co-product of active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Scoochie Pet lowers MOQs for private-label dog, cat food

New program enables smaller retailers to launch store-brand products with reduced inventory risk and flexible warehousing options.

Zignature launches Essence and Inception dog food lines

Pets Global consolidates brands and debuts 12 new recipes under the Zignature umbrella.

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Mission Farms partners with Affordable Pet Supply for distribution

Pet food manufacturer will expand its raw frozen and freeze-dried dog food and treats into Mid-Atlantic pet specialty stores.

Bark Bistro expands retail footprint with nationwide Sprouts launch

The company's Buddy Budder line of natural peanut butter treats is now available at 464 Sprouts Farmers Market locations across the U.S.

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