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Pet Supplies Plus donates over $21K to Best Friends Animal Society

The national pet retailer raised funds through holiday and select toy purchases to support Best Friends’ no-kill shelter initiatives.

Brand Insights

The 2 AM Formula Crisis: Why Pet Food Professionals Are Burning Out

BESTMIX SOFTWARE N.V.

What keeps pet food professionals up at 2 AM? It’s not just Salmonella, ingredient shortages, or missed deliveries. It’s the rising pressure from a new generation of pet owners who expect perfection and demand it fast.

The 2 AM Formula Crisis: Why Pet Food Professionals Are Burning Out

Hill's Pet Nutrition president promoted to chief growth officer at Colgate-Palmolive

Hill's Pet Nutrition

John Hazlin will lead global growth initiatives and continue overseeing Hill’s Pet Nutrition until a successor is named.

AFIA restructures leadership to boost advocacy, member engagement

The American Feed Industry Association creates new departments and promotes key staff in an effort to strengthen policy influence, streamline operations and enhance member services.

With these changes come the promotion of Victoria Broehm (left) to vice president of member experience and Leah Wilkinson (right) to chief policy officer.

Pet Food Ingredients

Study: Cell-cultured pet food ingredient emits far less CO₂ than beef byproducts

BioCraft’s cultured meat shows dramatically lower carbon footprint than conventional pet food ingredients.

BioCraft's first product is made from mouse cells, a nod to the ancestral prey of both cats and dogs.

Wellness Pet secures $100M refinancing to support long-term growth

Wellness Pet Company

Company extended loan maturities to 2029 and improved liquidity with backing from the majority of its lenders.

Market Trends and Reports

Study: Most pet owners underestimate lifetime care costs

Synchrony’s 2025 Lifetime of Care Study finds pet care costs have risen significantly since 2022, with most owners unprepared for the financial reality.

According to the study, 74% of pet owners said they have faced unexpected pet care costs exceeding $250, while only 31% of pet owners admitted they can comfortably manage a major pet expense.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Study: ADM postbiotic may support blood sugar levels in dogs

A clinical study found that ADM’s PRIOME MH postbiotic reduced post-meal blood glucose in adult dogs, suggesting potential metabolic health benefits.

A recent clinical trial from ADM indicates that the postbiotic supports healthy blood sugar levels in adult dogs.

GAPFA appoints new secretary general

Dr. Sebastian Csaki brings international policy and sustainability experience to lead the Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations.

ProAmpac wins sustainability award for recyclable bag

RadTech honors ProAmpac’s PRO-EVO recyclable SOS bag, developed for pet and human food applications, for its sustainable use of UV/EB technology.

The PRO-EVO Recyclable SOS Bags have been award with a 2025 RadTech Sustainability Award.

IFEEDER outlines research, sustainability goals at annual board meeting

The Institute for Feed Education and Research plans to expand pet and animal feed data reporting and sustainability efforts in its next fiscal year.

ProMach acquires DJS Systems to expand automation in packaging

The acquisition strengthens ProMach’s capabilities in disposable food packaging automation, particularly in precision counting, bagging and thermoforming systems.

PetSmart Charities, Meals on Wheels celebrate 15 million pet meals delivered

The long-standing partnership continues to help older Americans care for their pets, addressing hunger and isolation through pet food support and services.

Sharon and her 7-year-old dachshund, Kali Mae, are able to thrive with the support of Meals on Wheels Waco.

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