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KibbleCon highlights pet industry wins, economic challenges

Learn about KibbleCon’s program highlights, including pet food trends, economic challenges, and what we can expect for the future of the pet food industry.

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Smart device syncs pet food formulation with dog behavior

A collaboration between two Mars divisions, IAMS dog food brand and Whistle pet activity trackers, resulted in a system that uses data on a dog’s behaviors to determine what diet may be best for that pet specifically.

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Pet food inflation down in Mexico, consumers keep buying

Pet owners in Mexico affected by inflation have been able to migrate to lower-priced pet food brands, thus keeping their pets’ level of consumption stable.

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Skin microbiome differs after kibble or fresh dog food

Microbe diversity was higher after dogs were fed a fresh diet compared to after kibble.

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USDA highlights pet food as agricultural export

Learn why U.S. pet food exports to Spain, Portugal and Taiwan were highlighted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for their strength and growth potential.

Spain ranks third and Portugal 11th as export destinations for U.S. agricultural products, including pet food.

Wood-eating yeast in cat food highly palatable, digestible

Raising fungus as pet food ingredients on otherwise discarded material reduces the environmental impact of companion animal nutrition. For example, torula yeast (Cyberlindnera jadinii) feed on woody biomass left as waste or residues from making wood products.

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Russian pet food producers expand despite market turmoil

Amid the loss of imported pet food brands in Russia and increasing abandonment of pets, local producers are expanding pet food production and sales.

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Raw dog food buyers differ from other dog owners

Dog owners who fed their dogs raw, whole prey or similar dog diets differed demographically from those who buy kibble, canned and other traditional pet food styles.

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Fresh meat kibble higher in amino acids than meat meals

According to results of an in vitro experiment, the fresh chicken meat formulation held the highest concentration for most essential amino acids and branched-chain amino acids, the lack of which can cause health problems for pets.

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Inflation woes hit pets hard in Hong Kong, New Zealand

With strict government rules and rising costs of living, more pets are being left in animal shelters.

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Digestive tract facts about flax in cat foods and snacks

When scientists conducted an experiment, they found evidence that cats can use the plant-based omega-3 fatty acid source.

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Switch pet food ingredients carefully, despite prices

As the saying goes, there are no free lunches. However, that doesn’t mean a pet food formulator can’t find a means to adjust a recipe according to what is available and affordable.

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