Pet Food News: Page 74

PetSmart announces CEO transition

J.K. Symancyk to step down, Alan Schnaid EVP and chief financial offficer to serve as interim CEO.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Pet Sustainability Coalition partners with food ingredient database

Partnership will allow members to make data-driven decisions on ingredient sourcing and formulations to reduce carbon emissions across their supply chain.

Pet Ownership Statistics

Study reveals gap between dog owners' perceptions, reality of pet health

According to the survey, 60% of dogs in the U.S. are considered overweight or obese, though many pet parents may not realize the extent of this issue.

A new survey revealed four in 10 pet owners are sensitive about others commenting on their dog's weight.

FDA to reorganize Office of New Animal Drug Evaluation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will reorganize the Office of New Animal Drug Evaluation within the Center for Veterinary Medicine into two separate offices that will handle pre-market evaluation of originator animal products and generic drugs.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 71: What are the possibilities for the hybridization of animal and plant proteins?

Martín Salinas and Henk Hoogenkamp with Moolec Science delve into producing animal proteins in plants like soybeans through genetic modification, offering a sustainable protein alternative in pet food and feed applications.

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Pet Food Recalls

ANSWERS Pet Food recalled over Salmonella, Listeria concerns

ANSWERS' Detailed Beef Formula for Dogs, Straight Beef Formula for Dogs and Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs were recalled.

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Pet Food Market

LATAM pet food market: Driving innovation and premiumization

Latin America's pet food industry is undergoing a technological revolution, with countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico leading advancements in premium and super premium sectors to improve product quality and meet rising consumer demands.

Technology is reshaping the standards of quality and efficiency in the pet food industry across LATAM.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Why transparency is critical in the pet supplement space

Sean Zyer with Earth Buddy discusses the importance of communicating wellness product benefits to pet parents in a clear, straightforward manner.

With the pet supplement space growing, it’s imperative that producers emphasize clear and straightforward communication with their pet owning consumers.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

U.S. pet supplement market surpasses $2.7B, driven by health and wellness trends

According to a recent Packaged Facts report, the pet supplement space continues to grow with online sales increasing and demand for specialized supplements expected to rise.

The latest Packaged Facts report projects a shift toward more specialized supplements, including life-stage specific products, especially those focused on senior pets.

Safety & Quality

FDA found Salmonella and Listeria in Answers Pet Food for dogs

The FDA recommended that Answers Pet Food recall these products, but the firm has not initiated an adequate recall of the affected products, according to the agency.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Enhanced Vet Sciences launches personalized packaging

Pet owners can now upload photos of their pets to be printed on their pet health supplement bags.

EVS now allows pet parents to upload their pet’s picture into a themed template to personalize their pet's supplement package.

Safety & Quality

Darwin’s Natural Selections raw pet food tests positive for Salmonella, Listeria

FDA has recommended a recall of the impacted product lots; Darwin's noted the FDA has received no consumer complaints regarding these lots.

Five samples of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw cat and dog food tested positive for Salmonella and a sixth FDA sample tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

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