Pet Food News: Page 28

Pet Food Market

Strike ends at Purina PetCare production plant in Pennsylvania, USA

As pet owners demand more supply chain transparency and ethical sourcing, labor practices are under increased consumer scrutiny.

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Pet Food Market

Iran’s pet food dilemma: Import bans, inflation squeeze pet owners and brands

With foreign pet food smuggled and local products facing quality concerns, Iranian pet parents and manufacturers navigate a strained and uncertain market.

Economic difficulties weigh heavily on the Iranian pet food market.

Pet Food Market

UFlex launches pet food packaging production in Mexico

UFlex’s upcoming $50 million plant in Mexico will produce recyclable woven polypropylene bags for dry pet food.

The news packaging plant will produce woven polypropylene (WPP) bags for the pet food sector.

Pet Food Regulations

AAFCO, KSU launch regulatory pathway for animal food ingredients

New Scientific Review of Ingredient Submissions (SRIS) program is designed to speed up approval of animal food ingredients while maintaining rigorous scientific standards.

The SRIS program will offer a fast and accurate scientific assessment of new animal food ingredients that will be accepted by state regulators across the U.S.

ADM opens first wet pet food facility in Mexico

The $39 million plant in Morelos marks ADM’s latest investment in Mexico’s pet food market, focusing on wet dog and cat food to meet rising consumer demand.

ADM’s new $39 million facility in Yecapixtla strengthens its local production strategy, aiming to meet half of Mexico’s wet pet food demand by the end of 2025.

Hagen Group highlights cat product expansion, new distribution partnership

At its first Global Pet Expo since partnering with Phillips Pet Supply, Hagen introduced over 100 new products and emphasized growth in the cat category.

Hagen Group introduced over 100 new products at Global Pet Expo 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

Pet Food Packaging

Evermore Pet Food cuts packaging waste with shift to label-only pouches

Evermore replaces box packaging with labeled pouches to reduce waste and manage costs amid rising prices.

Evermore Label Switch

RAWZ Natural Pet Food names vice president of sales

RAWZ Natural Pet Food

Pet industry veteran Doug Siegal joins RAWZ Natural Pet Food to lead sales strategy and support continued growth in independent pet retail.

Pet Food Ingredients

National Rendering Day returns April 21

The North American Renderers Association will mark the third annual National Rendering Day to underscore the role rendering plays in reducing food waste and supporting environmental sustainability.

National Rendering Day April 21

Oh Norman! pet wellness products now available at Chewy

Supplements, treats, and grooming products are now available through Chewy, expanding the brand’s reach to more pet-owning households.

Manna Insect launches insect farm hub website

New online platform offers free and premium tools, training, and community resources.

New Insect Farming Website

AFIA honors pet food, feed industry members for decades of involvement

The American Feed Industry Association recognized companies for long-term membership and contributions to the animal food sector.

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