Pet Food News: Page 29

General Mills launches fresh pet food line, brings Edgard & Cooper to US market

General Mills expands its pet food portfolio with two major product launches targeting premium and fresh food segments.

Pet food companies step up as animal surrender rates spike

One industry leader explores innovative partnership models to support overwhelmed shelters as traditional funding sources decline amid economic pressures.

With today's economic pressures, many shelters report being overwhelmed by demand for their pet food pantry programs, while simultaneously seeing an increase in pet surrenders.

Bunting Magnetics chairman Robert Bunting dies at 76

Bunting Magnetics Co

Robert Bunting led the magnetic separation equipment company for nearly three decades, expanding operations globally while maintaining its family-owned status.

Royal Canin endows clinical nutrition chair at Texas A&M vet college

Royal Canin USA Inc.

Company contributes $500,000 to support veterinary nutrition education and research.

According to the company, this strategic investment will fund the Royal Canin Small Animal Clinical Nutrition Endowed Chair position in perpetuity.

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Russian pet food market slows amid tax threats

Russia's pet food market reached US$6.2 billion in 2024 but faces mounting challenges from proposed excise taxes and record-high interest rates that could derail its trajectory as Europe's largest pet food market.

According to the author, last year Russia became the largest pet food market in Europe, ahead of France and Germany.

Petaluma launches dehydrated plant-based mixer for dogs

New formula can be used as a topper or complete meal while maintaining nutritional balance.

Petaluma's new plant-based dehydrated dog food offers a shelf-stable, just-add-water option for fresh, balanced nutrition.

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Pet food industry shows mixed mid-year performance amid economic pressures

A PetfoodIndustry.com survey of 318 industry professionals reveals economic inflation as top concern while most companies make moderate plan revisions to navigate challenging landscape.

At the mid-year point, pet food companies are adapting to 2025's economic challenges through strategic adjustments rather than major overhauls, survey data shows.

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Marfrig-BRF merger vote is postponed

The Brazilian Securities Commission grants a request to have the meeting delayed, but the date of the new meeting has not yet been announced.

Treats, cat food are most profitable in European pet food market

Although both dog and cat treats had higher price-to-volume ratios than foods, pets cannot live on treats alone.

Cubist Image Of A Cat Made Up Of Various Graphs And Charts

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Mexico's pet food industry isn't dying — it's evolving

While weaker players struggle, leading producers are already capturing growth in a restructured market.

According to the author, Mexico's pet food market isn't collapsing — it's undergoing a reconfiguration.

Partners Group acquires MPM Products global pet food business from 3i

The private markets firm plans to expand the premium cat food manufacturer's reach in North America and Europe.

MPM Products produces premium cat food brands and is headquartered in the UK.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Zesty Paws selects Pekingese as first chief taste officer

Zsa Zsa, a dog from Kentucky, will represent the pet supplement brand in upcoming campaigns.

Zsa Zsa will serve as Zesty Paw’s ambassador while sniffing, sampling and tail-wagging her way through the latest in product developments.

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