Pet Food News: Page 208

Most-read dog, cat, other pet food news and blogs 2021

In 2021, popular articles on Petfoodindustry.com dealt with trends in the global industry, including insect-based ingredients and consumer demands. A major international recall related to potential aflatoxin contamination drew readers’ attention early this year.

While everyone talks about the “new normal,” the pet food industry would be better served doing what it’s always done: evolving and staying on top of consumer needs. | (A-photographyy | Shutterstock.com)

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European pet food market grew in 2021, less than 2020

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, European pet owners continue to demand environmentally and socially responsible kibble, wet food, treats and other pet products.

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CapVest’s Inspired Pet Nutrition acquires Pet Food UK

The acquisition is the start of a growth strategy for Inspired Pet Nutrition, who hopes to internationalize over the next few years.

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Decade-long fresh, raw pet food sales growth trend

As the pandemic enters its second year, the effects on raw, fresh and related pet foods echo a previous calamity. Fresh pet food may be poised to continue growing as it has for the past decade.

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Feeder mice recalled after 900 Salmonella cases in UK

The recall does not affect rats from the same supplier, however investigations are ongoing. Food Standards Scotland issued further instructions to reptile owners, following an outbreak of human salmonellosis linked to frozen mice used to feed snakes and other animals and birds.

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One Food: Animal welfare aspects of One Health and pets

Find out if pet owners are primed to be animal lovers, and if that could make animal welfare claims particularly effective marketing tools.

With byproducts from a cow being used for pet food, should it have the same carbon footprint as a steak for humans? l Andrea Gantz

Coconut, lamb, fish, chicken, soybean meals in pet foods

Various types of plant and animal meals appear in the ingredient decks of dog, cat and other pet foods.

Agronutris says its flagship Ultra’in insect meal is a protein-rich solution for pet food nutrition.

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Clif Bar joins human brands entering pet food market

In early 2022, energy bar brand Clif Bar plans to introduce a plant-based pet snack, called Clif Pet.

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Beer for dogs? Now Brazil has it, too

Among hundreds of new pet food product launches each year in Latin America, Brazil’s new product array includes Dog Beer from dog snack company Grupo Ipet.

Dog Beer from Grupo Ipet comes in meat and chicken flavors.

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Nestle, Smucker, Freshpet: pet food stock Q3 2021 vs. S&P

Three pet food and treat companies fared differently on the stock market. Learn how these differences highlighted aspects of how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has influenced the global pet food industry, including e-commerce growth, acquisitions, supply chain problems and other phenomenon.

Throughout 2021, we can expect to see continued M&A and investment activity in the pet market space. | (Monster Ztudio | Shutterstock.com)

Polish pet food company receives funding for new products

An investment is helping Dr. Petcare launch wet dog food products under its Country & Nature brand, and cat food and pet snacks will follow in 2022.

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Canidae makes charitable donation to the Greater Good

The charitable donation will be used to help those who were affected by Hurricane Ida.

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