News & Newsletters

APPA's top holiday pet treats reflect broader trends

The American Pet Products Association curated innovative products across multiple categories, including pet food and treats.

Over 40% of cat owners purchase Christmas gifts, spending an average of $30.70 per gift, noted APPA.

EPA restores rendering to national wasted food scale

NARA: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reinstated rendering in its food waste hierarchy following bipartisan congressional advocacy and industry pressure.

Sustainability, acquisition, funding: Petfood Industry News Quiz Dec. 12-18

This week’s Petfood Industry News Quiz includes a renewed sustainability partnership tied to a major 2026 industry event, product launches from a dog food brand, and an international acquisition in the pet treat segment.

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Interzoo adds full-day sustainability conference in 2026

The inaugural event on May 11, 2026, will feature keynote speaker Elliott Harris and the first Interzoo Sustainability Award presentation.

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Global Commerce

Pet Food Institute welcomes Callahan's USTR confirmation

Dr. Julie Callahan brings agricultural trade expertise to role overseeing international market access for U.S. products.

KatKin raises $50 million to expand fresh cat food

The UK fresh cat food brand will scale retail distribution, enter new markets and fund feline nutrition research.

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Safety & Quality

PROTEIN Act would expand alternative protein research, manufacturing

A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to make a strategic federal investment in protein innovation through boosted support for research, workforce development and domestic manufacturing capacity.

The Nutriment Company acquires Dutch pet treat maker Antos

The Swedish pet food group's ninth acquisition in 2025 adds premium treat manufacturing and Benelux distribution capabilities.

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LEIBINGER partners with Antalis for Chile, Peru distribution

The coding and marking systems specialist has expanded its South American presence through the new partnership to provide regional manufacturers with direct local support and technical service.

Derek Morin (GM, LEIBINGER Americas), Alvaro Ide (GM LATAM), and Jan van het Reve (COO of LEIBINGER) at LEIBINGER’s headquarters and manufacturing facility in Tuttlingen, Germany.

United Sorghum Checkoff elects Kim Baldwin as chair

Kansas farmer and agriculture education leader will guide board priorities for sorghum research, market development and industry growth.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Extended producer responsibility may reshape pet food packaging

As more states make producers pay for waste management, packaging choices like flexible bags and pouches face different recycling realities than aluminum cans and different compliance costs.

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Pet Food Market

10 takeaways: Industry veterans reflect on pet food's evolution, future challenges

Three longtime pet food professionals share perspectives on how the industry has changed and where it's headed next.

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