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Mars commits $2B to U.S. manufacturing expansion through 2026

Mars plans to continue investing in its manufacturing operations, which includes the expansion of its Royal Canin pet food production capabilities.

Earlier this year Mars opened a $450 million Royal Canin dry pet food facility in Lewisburg, Ohio, U.S.

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SuperZoo 2025 offers 474 new exhibitors, 1,000+ product launches

The 75th anniversary show in Las Vegas features the largest participation in the trade event's history as pet retailers navigate market pressures and seek new product solutions.

Pet Food Safety

FDA links Darwin's Pet Food to child hospitalization after E. coli detection

FDA warns that Darwin's Natural Pet Products tested positive for E. coli and Salmonella, with genetic sequencing linking contaminated beef dog food to a four-year-old's serious illness requiring hospitalization.

The FDA announced a sample of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products beef dog food made by Arrow Reliance, Inc. tested positive for Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 that is associated with a human illness.

Alphia announces CEO transition

North American pet food manufacturer transitions leadership to interim CEO and president Miguel Nistal as David McLain moves to board advisor position.

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EPISODE 91: What's the current role of superfoods in pet food?

Kyle Feigenbaum of Healthybud discusses how superfoods have evolved from human health trends to essential functional ingredients in pet nutrition.

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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Black soldier fly larvae oil in dog food lowered palatability, digestibility

While black soldier fly larvae oil offers some advantages, such as a high lauric acid content and environmental claims, it may not be a perfect replacement for poultry fat.

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Pet Food Ingredients

Fermented pea starch boosted microbiome in dog food, palatability in cat food

Incorporating pea starch into diets showed benefits for metabolic health in both dogs and cats, and fermenting the starch with Candida utilis yeast offered additional gut microbiome advantages for dogs and improved palatability for cats.

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Friends & Family receives regulatory approval for cultivated meat pet food in Singapore

The company said it becomes the first to manufacture freeze-dried treats with human-grade cultivated poultry in Singapore.

With this milestone, Friends & Family said it has becomes the first-ever cultivated meat pet food approved for sale in Asia. Pictured: Joshua Errett, CEO and founder of Friends & Family.

IQI names new sales manager in North America

IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients

Ingredient supplier expands North American sales team with Brooke Eiler to support market growth.

Brooke Eiler has been named the new sales manager North America.

Mars Petcare sells connected pet wearable brand Whistle

Austrian GPS tracking company Tractive has acquired Whistle's customer base and technology assets from Mars Petcare to expand its U.S. market presence.

Global Commerce

Global pet food market projects 6.5% CAGR through 2035

New market analysis from Future Market Insights shows conventional pet food maintains 70% share while premium segments drive expansion across key regions.

According to FMI, the global pet food market is experiencing an unprecedented surge, driven by the profound trend of pet humanization, a growing demand for premiumization, and an increasing shift toward tailored nutrition.

VAFO Group acquires Polish pet food distributor AZAN

Czech pet food manufacturer VAFO Group has acquired AZAN, a major Polish distributor, strengthening its position in Central and Eastern European markets.

VAFO Group Chairman Pavel Bouška (signing left) and AZAN co-founder and CEO Agnieszka Donicz (signing right) announce the acquisition that brings the Polish distributor into the Czech pet food manufacturer's portfolio after nearly 30 years of partnership.

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