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Petfood Forum News
What is the state of US pet food ingredient approvals?
A closing panel discussion at Petfood Forum 2025 will tackle this issue with key industry players answering your questions.
The expiration of a key AAFCO-FDA agreement on Oct. 1, 2024, eliminated a major regulatory pathway for pet food ingredient approvals, which could impact innovation in the industry.
Pet Food Processing
Study: HPP preserves nutrients, extends shelf life
Research from JBT Marel finds high-pressure processing maintains antioxidants and flavor while improving food safety.
The JBT Marel study concluded that high-pressure processing did not affect the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory bioactive compounds during different HPP treatment conditions.
Pet Food Market
Alimentos Prosalud expands into pet food with new Costa Rican production facility
The company aims to leverage the region’s fishing industry and trade access to expand its global presence in premium pet food markets.
The new production facility is located in Puntarenas, a coastal province in Costa Rica, has a well-established fishing industry and strategic proximity to maritime trade routes,
Avian Influenza
24 avian influenza cases in cats detected in February 2025
In February, federal officials confirmed cases of bird flu affecting domestic cats in Washington, New Jersey, Colorado, California, Kansas, New Mexico, Montana and South Dakota.
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Pet Food News
Alphia expands manufacturing network with Texas facility
The existing manufacturing workforce at the Pittsburg, Texas, facility will become Alphia employees.
Safety & Quality
Navigating pet nutrition myths in the social media age
Misinformation spreads quickly online — pet food professionals must step up to educate consumers.
Pet owners need to research to ensure their decisions are based on science and appropriate for their specific pet before making nutritional decisions.
Pet Food Market
Russian pet food market braces for new price hike
Russian pet food prices continue to climb in 2025, with premium and super premium products seeing the steepest increases due to import restrictions, labeling requirements and taxation.
A new excise duty on dry pet food could help fuel a price increase in the Russian pet food market.
Pet Food Recalls
Savage Cat Food recalled for avian influenza risk
In February, Savage Pet was made aware of one cat in Colorado who contracted H5N1, got sick and recovered.
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Petfood Forum News
High-moisture extrusion unlocks new possibilities for wet pet food innovation
During Petfood Forum next month, Jenni Harrington with Bühler Group will explore how this advanced processing technology can enhance texture, nutrition and sustainability.
With its ability to improve texture, optimize ingredient use, and expand raw material options, high-moisture extrusion is set to play a crucial role in shaping the future of wet pet food manufacturing.
Packaging
ProAmpac wins multiple honors at Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards
Company said sustainable and high-performance packaging solutions were recognized for innovation and recyclability.
The Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards recognize packaging breakthroughs that drive innovation and technical progress.
Pet Food Marketing and Branding
Purina names “Chief Snuggle Officers” to highlight pet nutrition
Puppy Chow and Kitten Chow select a CavaPoo puppy and American shorthair kitten for ambassador roles, emphasizing early-stage pet nutrition.
Eight-month-old Ika found his forever home after a chance encounter in a restaurant parking lot.
Research Notes
Value found in both traditional, new pet food palatability analysis
After reviewing the palatability measures available, researchers concluded that traditional methods remain essential, but new approaches are expanding humans’ understanding of pet food preferences.
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