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Pet Food Safety

Khapra beetle: Pet food risk from Asia dry foods pest

Khapra beetle larvae have been found inside packages of different types of food, including pet food, meaning resistant packaging and disinfection programs are needed for control.

New research on the Khapra beetle suggests that this pest in dry human foods may pose a threat to pet food, as well. (Tomasz Klejdysz | Shutterstock.com)

Brand Insights

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

Datacor (formerly Format Solutions)

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

Market Trends and Reports

8 Petfood Industry blogs, columns August 2019: DCM, CBD

These eight columns, blogs and feature articles also covered pet food branding, sustainability and natural claims.

Countries in Europe remain major players in a global pet food market. (Andrea Danti | AdobePhoto.com)

FDA cautions about some Aunt Jeni’s frozen raw dog food

Two samples of finished product collected during an inspection of Aunt Jeni’s Home Made tested positive for Salmonella, and/or L. mono.

(aquir | BigStock.com)

Pet Food Market

Chileans buying more age-specific small dog, cat food

Small breed dogs and cats have grown in popularity as Chilean urban centers have grown in population.

(Millenius, BigStock.com)

3 ways eggs provide complete protein in dog food

Dogs with digestive difficulties may find egg-based diets easier to handle, due to the high bioavailability of the amino acids.

(photo by Andrea Gantz)

Pet Food Market

Premium dog food competition hit Smucker earnings Q1 FY20

Smucker executives discussed the reasons for the four percent decline in pet food sales during the company’s quarterly earnings call.

(kozorog, BigStock.com)

Pet Food Market

Mexico on the verge of becoming a pet food exporter

Mexican pet food imports have historically outnumbered exports in terms of metric tonnage, but this is changing as Mexico’s pet food industry evolves.

(Susan Schmitz.Fotolia.com and corund.Fotolia.com)

Brutus & Barnaby recalls pig ear dog chews for Salmonella

Bags of our Pig Ears were distributed throughout all states via Amazon.com, Chewy.com, Brutusandbarnaby.com and the brick and mortar Natures Food Patch in Clearwater, Florida.

(U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

Peruvian pet owners keep buying therapeutic after success

In Peru, demand has been steady and growing for dog and cat foods that address conditions ranging from skin irritation and allergies to kidney problems.

A pre-Hispanic ceramic jar from coastal Peru featuring a big cat attacking a man on display at the Larco Museum in Lima, Peru. (Tim Wall)

Petfood Forum Asia 2020 opens call for papers

Organizers of Petfood Forum Asia 2020 have announced a call for papers for non-commercial abstracts on pet food nutrition, ingredients, the market and more.

Photo by Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Petfood Forum 2020 announces call for abstracts

Organizers of Petfood Forum 2020 have announced a call for papers for non-commercial abstracts on the latest pet food research and information.

Photo by Andrea Gantz

Low methionine dog food may fight obesity, extend life

The dog food may be on the market in six months, once a final feeding trial is completed.

(annette shaff | Fotolia.com)

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