Pet Food News

Wellness Pet studies: 80% of dogs lost weight

Feeding studies found more than 80% of dogs lost weight in 10 weeks or less on the CORE recipes while maintaining lean mass, with no weight regain during the maintenance phase.

According to Wellness Pet, palatability testing showed Wellness CORE+ Healthy Weight was preferred over select leading weight management dry dog foods.

Safety & Quality

Feed safety issues reported in Europe

Among the safety risks reported in the region over recent weeks is bacterial contamination of swine feed in Croatia.

Europe Word Cloud

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Euromonitor International ranks Delectables top wet cat treat brand

Euromonitor International said Delectables is the No. 1 wet cat treat brand globally by 2025 retail value sales.

According to Euromonitor International, the wet cat treat segment now accounts for approximately 45% of overall cat treat sales.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Pet Fair Asia launches EcoPaws Asia sustainability program

The initiative, developed with Pet Sustainability Coalition guidance, will debut at Pet Fair Asia 2026 in Shanghai this August.

Purina Family Pet Center marks 10-year anniversary

The facility at St. Louis Children's Hospital has reunited pediatric patients with their pets more than 600 times since opening in 2016.

St. Louis Children's Hospital patient William Petla with his dog Bristol in Purina Family Pet Center.

Pet Food Equipment

Volkmann expands German facility

The conveying equipment manufacturer added 48,437 square feet to its Soest, Germany, manufacturing center to boost production capacity and shorten North American delivery times.

Volkmann Germany New Facility Interior

Cargill invests in new extrusion pilot plant at Belgium center

Cargill has invested in a new extrusion pilot plant at its Vilvoorde Innovation Center in Mechelen, Belgium.

Supplements Supplier Brief

Native Pet launches UC-II joint supplement for dogs

Hip+Joint Advanced Care features undenatured type II collagen as its anchor ingredient.

Native Pet Next Gen Joint Care News

USDA: New World screwworm detected in New Mexico dog

USDA has reclassified a case initially reported in Andrews County, Texas, as New Mexico's first NWS detection.

Global Commerce

The Strait of Hormuz crisis tests the pet food industry's resilience

Three months into the blockade, industry associations report limited impact on pet food so far, though energy costs and shipping disruption remain serious concerns.

When it comes to supply chains, pet food manufacturers have become significantly more resilient in recent years because they have had to be.

Cotecnica, Hermos Pet expand pet food exports

Spain's Cotecnica reports 7% revenue growth driven by its flagship Ownat brand, while Turkey's Hermos Pet now ships cat and dog food to more than 50 countries.

Business Strategy

Smucker pet food in Q4 FY26 outpaced company growth with Meow Mix momentum

Pet food accounted for approximately 18% of fiscal 2026 revenue, generating about US$1.6 billion in sales.

Pet Food Accounted For Approximately 18% Of Fiscal 2026 Revenue, Generating About Us$1 6 Billion In Sales

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