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Pet Food Market

20 pet food industry acquisitions in first half of 2021

By the mid-point of 2021, at least twenty mergers and acquisitions occurred in the global pet food industry.

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BBC claims corpse chemicals are pet food palatants

Bacteria produce putrescine and cadaverine as the microbes devour amino acids in putrefied cadavers, spoiled meat or other decaying proteins.

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Pet personalized nutrition aided by microbiome research

Addressing individual animals' microbiomes may help pet food, treat and supplement makers customize pet food to meet the specific needs of each animal.

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Pet Food Market

Chewy private label brand entering fresh pet food market

For the Tylee's brand fresh pet food, Chewy designers developed and patented a packaging method that they claim is both sustainable and preserves product quality during the delivery process.

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Economy, domestic pet food has room to grow in South Korea

Changing attitudes about dogs and cats have created an opportunity for economy-priced pet foods in South Korea, especially for domestic brands.

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Market Trends and Reports

Petfood Forum returns in person to Kansas City

The premiere conference for the global pet food industry returns in person to Kansas City, with an on-demand version for people unable to travel.

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Petfood Forum Europe: Emerging Pet Food Nutrition Trends webinar

For the first time Petfood Forum Europe will be present with a virtual webinar series on pet food nutrition and sustainability trends at the world’s leading trade fair for the pet industry Interzoo.

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Pet Food Market

Mexican pet food exports posted new record in 2020

In 2020, Mexican pet food exports hit record highs in both volume and dollar terms. Pet food imports into Mexico also rose a record 10.6% in volume.

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Pet Food Market

E-commerce data strategy helps pet food logistics, sales

While the pet food industry saw strong growth during the ongoing pandemic, some of that expansion may have been stymied by logistical problems.

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Insect protein demand in pet food may be 165k tons by 2030

The pet food market currently accounts for the largest share of demand for insect protein and is likely to remain one of the largest, one industry professional said.

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Insect-based pet foods not risk for zoonotic pandemic

Approximately 60% of infections afflicting humans arose in animals, from rabies and the plague to other coronaviruses. Post-pandemic, pet food companies may look for ingredients with reduced zoonotic potential.

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Sweet potato bred for natural pet food colorant

Pet food colorants may influence people more than dogs or cats, and as such colorants play a role in positioning a natural pet food product.

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