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AFIA Pet Food Conference highlights trends, regulations and research

Held in Atlanta during the International Production & Processing Expo, the annual conference drew 500 attendees.

The 2025 AFIA Pet Food Conference brought together 500 industry professionals to discuss trends, research and regulatory updates.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Avoid 12 greenwashing terms in pet food marketing, use certifications

By using certification systems and avoiding greenwashing, the pet food industry can build credibility among pet owners who increasingly demand that companies consider their actions' environmental and social ramifications.

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AFIA honors Altom with 2025 Friend of Pet Food Award

The AFIA recognized Eric Altom, Ph.D., for his active involvement and dedication to mentoring students and young professionals in the pet food industry.

Jessica Starkey, Ph.D., and Charles Starkey, Ph.D. (right) presented AFIA's 2025 Friend of Pet Food Award to Eric Altom, Ph.D. (center).

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

2 opportunities for health and wellness pet food

Pet food remains central to pet owners’ health and wellness strategies, with consumers favoring functional, condition-specific and science-backed formulations.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

How to understand today's pet parents

With 87 million U.S. pet parents spending $150 billion annually, marketing expert Michael Johnson highlights the importance of personalization, consumer education, and building trust through clear, accessible messaging to connect with pet food buyers.

Michael Johnson offered suggestions on marketing to today's pet parents during AFIA's Pet Food Conference being held during IPPE 2025 this week in Atlanta, Georgia.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 78: What might 2025 look like for the pet food market?

Host Lindsay Beaton talks with Nicole Hill, executive director of MarketPlace, about novel proteins, biotic benefits, pet parent shopping trends, and the top social media platform to watch next year.

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Kradle secures $4M investment to expand pet supplement offerings

Funding will help the pet wellness brand grow its product line and distribution network.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Eukanuba, Katie Couric highlight service dogs in Canine Companions' 50th year

Partnership celebrates the life-changing impact of service dogs for people with disabilities.

The 'Unleashed with Katie Couric' series will feature a retired Army Colonel who became the first military amputee to return to combat, and his journey of healing with his Canine Companions service dog.

Coperion to streamline US operations

Coperion will relocate its North American operations in Salina, Kansas, U.S., to its facilities in Whitewater, Wisconsin; Sabetha, Kansas; and Kansas City, Missouri.

Alphia names vice president of operations

Cody Risner will join this co-manufacturer's leadership team.

Cody Risner, vice president of operations, Alphia

Pet Food Market

Ecuador drops value-added tax on pet food

Beginning February 1, more than 8 million Ecuadorian families with pets are expected to see a reduction in pet food costs.

The elimination of VAT on pet food marks a significant milestone for the Ecuadorian market.

Pet Ownership Statistics

Pet generation gap as Boomers humanize more than Gen Z

Pet food marketers may benefit from focusing on older generations, as the human-animal bond strengthens over time, and older owners express a stronger desire to have pets for as long as possible.

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