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Market Trends and Reports

Purina PetCare to launch 100 new products in US in 2024

Pet food was among Nestle’s strongest segments for sales growth worldwide during the first quarter of 2024. However, some differences existed among regions.

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Brand Insights

Omega-3s are Transforming Consumer Demand for Better Pet Nutrition

Corbion

Give pets the nutrition they deserve with algae-based omega-3s, a rich, natural source of DHA with zero impact on the ocean.

Omega-3s are Transforming Consumer Demand for Better Pet Nutrition

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 60: What are some of the main pet owner perceptions of pet nutrition?

Veterinarian and Senior Tail Waggers contributor Dr. Chyrle Bonk sits down with host Lindsay Beaton in the latest Trending: Pet Food to discuss how pet parents really feel about what their companion animals eat.

Carnivore Meat Company expands sustainability initiatives

The company said its latest sustainability initiatives are aimed at significantly reducing its carbon footprint.

Carnivore Meat Company unveiled the expansion of its sustainability initiatives aimed at significantly reducing its carbon footprint.

Pet Food Ingredients

MicroHarvest, VEGDOG launch pet treat with microbial protein

MicroHarvest said its novel protein ingredient emits an estimated two to three times less CO2 compared to plant-derived solutions.

VEGDOG will unveil its novel microbial protein pet treat at the 2024 Pet Food Forum during Interzoo Europe in Nuremberg, Germany.

Wilbur-Ellis, Bond Pet Foods collaborate on sustainable pet food ingredients

Bond Pet Foods, Inc.

Partnership combines Wilbur-Ellis' expertise in animal nutrition with Bond's innovative fermentation technology to meet the demand for eco-friendly pet food.

The collaboration is the first of its kind for Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, and it is Bond's second strategic partnership with a global pet food industry player.

APPA names pet food leaders to board

American Pet Products Association has named Kevin Frick with PetWise Brands and Josh Patterson with Vital Essentials to its board of directors.

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Market Trends and Reports

General Mills’ pet food sales down 3% in Q3 FY24

Net sales results in the quarter included declines in pet treats and dry pet food, partially offset by growth in wet pet food.

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Pea protein dog food kept pets healthy during yearlong study

Dog, cat and other pet owners may put aside ethical concerns if they don’t know plant-based pet foods are nutritionally balanced and healthy.

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Pet Food Market

Small dogs make big impact on shaping Mexico's pet food industry

A recent report highlights a shift in consumer preferences toward small dogs causing a slowdown in the country's pet food production.

The preference for smaller breeds is having a marked impact on the overall demand for pet food volumes in Mexico.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Innovafeed opens insect innovation center in Decatur, Illinois

This is the first step in the company's industrial expansion to North America, which aims to scale up production and commercialization of insect protein in the U.S.

Maye Walraven, U.S. general manager at Innovafeed, displays one of the six insect cages at the recently opened North American Insect Innovation Center (NAIIC), on April 18.

Grains and Starches

Nestlé Purina, Cargill partner to reduce dry pet food carbon footprint

Nestle Purina PetCare

Investment in regenerative agriculture is estimated to reduce the carbon footprint of Purina’s U.S. grain supply from Cargill by up to 40% over the next three years.

Nestlé Purina and Cargill are partnering on regenerative agriculture adoption to reduce the carbon footprint of Purina dry pet food products.

Trouw Nutrition, Skretting name new CEOs

Nutreco has named Eduardo Lopes Alberto as CEO of Trouw Nutrition and Bastiaan van Tilburg as CEO of Skretting, effective June 1.

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