Pet Food Press Releases: Page 16

Market Trends and Reports

Report: Pet ownership expands as Gen Z shifts trends

APPA’s 2025 State of the Industry report shows pet ownership reaching 94 million U.S. households as Gen Z drives multi-pet adoption.

The most significant growth in cat ownership was among Gen Z and Millennial men.

Brand Insights

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

EDL, as Massman Company

EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink wrapping machines use two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose a product or collation.

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

Nulo announces new FreeStyle kibble products at Global Pet Expo

Company said new small breed and limited-ingredient recipes address consumer demand for specialized pet nutrition.

Nulo is expanding its core high-volume FreeStyle kibble line with two new dog products aligned with developing consumer and pet food category growth trends.

Pet Advocacy Network honors leaders in pet care

Six individuals and organizations recognized for contributions to responsible pet care and policy efforts.

Michael Landa, Nulo Pet Food, received the Power of Pets Award from Mike Bober, president and CEO of PAN.

The Pets Table expands air-dried dog food with Walmart partnership

Pet food brand adds first in-store retail distribution across 201 U.S. locations and Walmart.com.

The Pets Table’s air-dried recipes will now be available both in-store across 201 U.S. locations and on Walmart.com.

PFX announces leadership changes following acquisition

Following the acquisition of Animal Supply Company in February, the company names executive transitions to position the company for long-term growth and integration.

Top row (left to right): Michael Baker, Jim Martin, Paul McCarron. Bottom row (left to right): Tim Batterson, Phylicia Proulx, Brian Wyrostek.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Further Foods secures cultivated meat supply for Noochies! pet treats

The company said the move advances commercialization efforts while it expands into Asia.

Noochies! products are designed to provide high-protein, nutrient-rich pet food options made with cultivated meat.

Alltech earns Pet Sustainability Coalition reaccreditation

Pet Food Ingredients

BioCraft gains EU approval to sell cell-cultured pet food ingredients

According to the company, third-party validation confirms cell-cultured pet food ingredients are pathogen-free and non-GMO.

BioCraft has received registration from the Austrian authorities to use Category 3 Animal Byproducts (ABP) in the European Union, enabling it to begin selling ingredients to EU pet food producers.

Natural Balance and Canidae unveil over 100 products at Global Pet Expo

New formulas focus on whole-body health, targeted nutrition and multi-dog household solutions

Natural Balance is launching two new dog food lines at GPE 2025.

Kradle expands retail presence with Tractor Supply

CBD pet wellness products now available in over 1,400 stores nationwide.

This partnership makes the CBD wellness solutions from Kradle more accessible to pet parents across the country.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition announces veterinary leadership changes in US and EMEA

Dr. Karen Shenoy to lead veterinary affairs in EMEA as Dr. Hein Meyer retires; Dr. Chelsie Estey appointed US chief veterinary officer.

Dr. Karen Shenoy (left) will transition into the role of vice president and chief veterinarian for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), while Dr. Chelsie Estey (right) will succeed Shenoy as chief veterinary Officer for Hill’s US.

Freshpet advances research on pet-human health connection

Company will partner with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) to learn more about the human-animal relationship.

Research has shown a connection between the health of pet parents and the health of their pets.

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