Pet Food News: Page 22

Pet Food Processing

Automation works best when it has purpose, profitability and productivity

Pet food plants should automate where it improves safety, quality and return on investment.

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Brand Insights

Minimize Footprint, Maximize Results with Intralox's Zero-Tangent Curved Conveyor Belt

Intralox

The Intralox Series 2100 ZERO TANGENT™ Radius Flat Top belt maintains product orientation through tight conveyor turns while maximizing space and safely handling delicate products and packages.

Minimize Footprint, Maximize Results with Intralox's Zero-Tangent Curved Conveyor Belt

Business Strategy

Plan twice, build once: Steps for organizing productive pet food plants

Careful project planning, process integration and supplier selection become increasingly important.

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Mergers and Acquisitions

United Petfood acquires 50% stake in SmartPetPro

Acquisition marks a long-term strategic partnership between the international petfood manufacturer and the German premium wet petfood producer.

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Canada proposes amendments to Enhanced Feed Ban

CFIA is proposing science-based regulatory amendments related to EFB harmonization to better align Canada’s requirements with those of the U.S.

Pet Supplements & Treats Digest

Healthspan focus drives pet supplements growth, report finds

Cascadia Pet Industry Insights projects the U.S. dog supplement market to grow at a 10.7% compound annual rate through 2028 as owners prioritize longevity and functional formulations.

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Pet Food Ingredients

BioCraft releases first public cell-cultured ingredient safety dossier

The company published years of tumorigenicity, genotoxicity and viral safety data for its cell-cultured pet food ingredient and proposed a minimum disclosure standard for the category.

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Product Launches

Royal Canin launches fresh therapeutic diets for dogs

The company's first fresh, fully cooked therapeutic diet portfolio will be sold exclusively through veterinarians.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

When Halo made animal rescue a David vs. Goliath strategy

How this emerging pet food company grew the brand on a rising consumer passion.

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Latin America/Carribean

What decision trees reveal about Chile's pet food path to purchase

Triplethree International research shows Chilean dog and cat owners follow distinct, multi-factor paths to purchase rather than a single funnel.

Decision tree showing how Chilean pet owners choose dog and cat food based on veterinary guidance and affordability factors

Product Launches

Victor launches Hunter's Instinct line for cats

The three-recipe lineup targets kittens, adults and senior cats that spend time outdoors, with salmon-first formulas and protein levels up to 42%.

Three Victor Super Premium cat food bags displaying Hunter's Instinct salmon recipes with high protein formulas

Royal Canin names Jennifer Cullen U.S. veterinary GM

In her new role, Cullen will drive strategic growth for the U.S. veterinary business, strengthening partnerships with veterinarians and leading new product innovation.

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Mars Impact Fund donates $1M for Venezuela relief

The grant will help provide more than 200,000 meals for earthquake-affected families, as Mars also donates pet food and supports canine search-and-rescue efforts across Venezuela.

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