Pet Food News: Page 40

Pet Food Processing

JBT Marel, Aurum Process Technology partner on aseptic pet food processing

The exclusive cooperation integrates Aurum's aseptic filling expertise into JBT Marel's processing portfolio for wet pet food and ready meals.

Brand Insights

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Intralox

The Intralox Series 2100 ZERO TANGENT™ Radius Flat Top belt maintains product orientation through tight conveyor turns while maximizing space and safely handling delicate products and packages.

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Pet Food Processing

Golden Pet Brands acquires Petsource facility in Nebraska

The deal adds a second U.S. freeze-dried manufacturing site to the company's operations.

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Pet Food Ingredients

Hill's, Bond Pet Foods receive FDA no-objection letter for fermented lamb protein

The clearance covers Lamb Protein Yeast at inclusion levels up to 15% in adult dog food, with feline review underway.

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Studies: Postbiotic ingredient reduces canine bad breath compounds

Two new peer-reviewed studies expand the clinical evidence base for Kingdom's Superculture Pet Oral, a postbiotic used by more than a dozen pet food and supplement brands.

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Market Trends and Reports

5 trends driving pet food innovation in 2026

Consumer demand for pet food that addresses specific health needs is outpacing the industry's ability to supply it, according to new data from Innova Market Insights.

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Genius Dog launches premium subscription boxes for dogs

Brand offers themed, curated boxes starting at $59 per month across three subscription tiers.

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Nicolas Catoggio to become CEO of Post Holdings

Robert Vitale will transition from CEO to executive chairman.

Big Idea Ventures, Mars Petcare launch 2026 Global Pet Food Innovation program

Third-year initiative targets alternative proteins and novel ingredients, with expanded focus on Asia-Pacific startups.

Big Idea Ventures pet food innovation program announcement with partner logos and yellow bowls of pet food on blue background

Business Strategy

Freshpet sales grew double-digits in Q1 2026, beating expectations

The company posted first-quarter net sales of US$297.6 million for the period ended March 31, up from US$263.2 million in the prior-year quarter.

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Latin America/Carribean

Digestive health is baseline. Pet owners want multifunctional nutrition

Humanization is driving demand for products that deliver benefits across multiple aspects of pet health, accelerating the shift toward systemic nutritional solutions.

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D&D Ingredients marks 50 years in animal, pet nutrition

Manufacturer and distributor has grown to serve customers in 45 states and 42 countries since its 1976 founding.

EOL Group names Schmidt CEO, Jost shifts to COO

German equipment supplier restructures its executive leadership to support operational growth and international expansion.

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