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Market Trends and Reports

HABRI funds study on wellbeing benefits of adopting small pets

The research will explore how adopting rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals affects owners’ mental and physical health.

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute awards grant to the University of Liverpool to research the impact of adopting small animals on pet owner wellbeing.

Pet Food Recalls

Blue Ridge Beef recalls Kitten Mix due to Salmonella

The recall affects 1,350 pounds of raw pet food distributed across six states.

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Pet Food Regulations

AFIA supports FDA’s new ingredient review pathway for animal food

The AFIC program aims to maintain safety standards while creating a more efficient process for market-ready ingredients, including specific data requirements and transparency in the FDA’s evaluation process.

New FDA guidance introduces the Animal Food Ingredient Consultation (AFIC) program as a structured, federally led pathway for animal food ingredient reviews, replacing the system previously used in partnership with AAFCO.

Primal Pet Group names chief customer officer

Luke Mullins will lead sales and support for Primal’s growth in raw pet nutrition, while longtime leader Matt Pirz will step away from daily operations but continue serving as a member of the board of directors.

JBT completes takeover of Marel, parent company of Wenger Manufacturing

JBT Marel Corporation completes merger and begins trading under new ticker symbol.

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Raw chicken pet food risks reduced by lactic acid product during processing

Researchers explored how the combined use of high-pressure processing and lactic acid fermentate may mitigate health risks from pathogens in raw dog and cat foods.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Einstein Pets rebrands to Wonder Bark

The small-batch baked natural dog treat company also launches its 'Everday Heroes' line.

Morris Packaging becomes first PSC Northstar member

Northstar is the highest tier of membership in the Pet Sustainability Coalition.

Pet Food Safety

Claims raise questions about raw pet food as avian influenza source

Public health officials and pet food companies continue attempting to determine how HPAI repeatedly occurs in pet foods from South Korea to Oregon to California.

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American Packaging Corporation announces leadership transition

Ray Graham steps into CEO and president role following Jeff Koch's retirement.

Ray Graham, APC president, is now CEO and president.

Pet Food Institute awarded $1.65M under USDA promotion program

Funding will boost U.S. pet food exports and expand market access in emerging global markets, including a focus on South Africa.

Of the total allocation, $325,000 of the funding is earmarked for promotional activities in South Africa, a priority market for U.S.-made pet food products.

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