Pet Food News: Page 27

APC, Anchor Ingredients partner on pet food distribution

Anchor Ingredients will distribute APC's plasma and specialty protein ingredients to pet food manufacturers across North America.

Brand Insights

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Intralox

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Supplements Supplier Brief

Wuffes launches full supplement line at PetSmart stores

Wuffes, an NASC-certified dog supplement brand, is now available in more than 1,300 PetSmart locations nationwide.

Woman smiling while offering a pet treat to a brown and white dog against a neutral background

Mars, C40 Cities link pet ownership to urban climate resilience

A new playbook from Mars and C40 Cities outlines how pet-friendly green space design can serve as climate infrastructure in cities worldwide.

Better Cities for Pets Mars program reusable bags with pet food products displayed on green grass

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Purina marks 100 years of Dog Chow with sweepstakes

Specially marked 48-pound bags at Sam's Club will contain Golden Tickets redeemable for a year of free dog food and $100 in Sam's Cash.

Royal Canin symposium urges earlier pet healthy aging conversations

New research shows nearly half of pet owners avoid thinking about pet aging until health issues arise, even as pandemic-era pets reach midlife.

Corporate presentation event with Royal Canin branding, large screens displaying statistics, and audience silhouettes in red-lit venue

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

How Love, Nala turned mental health into a David vs. Goliath brand strategy

Love, Nala's landmark partnership with the nation's largest mental health organization shows how challenger pet food brands can own a category by going where industry giants structurally cannot.

Abstract cubist illustration depicting a person holding a cat, surrounded by symbolic imagery of emotions, thoughts, and nature in warm and cool tones.

NASC honors 2026 award recipients at Silver Gala

The National Animal Supplement Council recognized several member companies and one individual at its annual conference in Phoenix.

Global Commerce

China’s pet food imports decline amid tariffs and domestic competition

Despite headwinds affecting finished products, U.S. ingredients such as poultry meal, plasma and functional ingredients remain highly valued by Chinese manufacturers for their consistency, nutritional quality and performance in premium formulations.

Infographic showing US-China trade tariffs impact on pet imports, featuring cargo ship, dog, and pet food products with customs and tariff stamps.

China’s pet food market hit US$23.2 billion in 2025

As Chinese consumers increasingly prioritize quality, transparency and functionality, ingredient suppliers and pet food companies that align with these preferences are expected to find continued opportunities in the market.

Golden Chow Chow dog standing at shipping port with cargo ship and red cranes in background

Australia/Pacific

Infographic: US pet food exports to Australia and New Zealand grew in 2025

The continued emphasis on premiumization and pet humanization trends in Australia and New Zealand could support further growth for U.S. brands as consumers seek products that combine quality, safety and targeted nutritional benefits.

Australian Cattle Dog smiling beside golden corn-textured Sydney Opera House with harbor and blue sky backdrop

Purina Institute Global Summit 2026 draws veterinary experts from 100+ countries

Annual two-day event focused on shifting veterinary medicine toward earlier, more intentional preventive care.

Panel discussion at Purina Institute event with five speakers seated on stage addressing an audience about pet health.

Safety & Quality

5 questions to help prevent, detect and recover from FMC in pet food

Experts from FlexXray and Brightpet walk through the full contamination lifecycle, from supplier controls to third-party inspection, during a recent Ask the Petfood Pro.

Supply chain process diagram showing five steps from warehouse to consumer quality control with food production and packaging stages

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