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Korean pet treat brand wins Silicon Valley pitch competition

Eastseabrother's U.S. retail traction and consumer validation win over venture judges at Plug and Play pitch competition.

Eastseabrother CEO Eunyul Kim pitches to Silicon Valley investors at the Plug and Play 'Shark Tank with Silicon Valley Investors' event on July 30, 2025, in Sunnyvale, California, U.S.

Brand Insights

Plasma: A Multi-Faceted Ingredient Supporting Health, Formula Functionality, and Nutrition in Pet Food

APC Inc

Discover how plasma protein supports pet health, boosts palatability, and improves pet food functionality and processing performance in modern formulations.

Plasma: A Multi-Faceted Ingredient Supporting Health, Formula Functionality, and Nutrition in Pet Food

RAWZ donates $240,000 in cat food to shelters

Family-owned pet food manufacturer provides over 25,900 pounds of canned products to Oklahoma rescue organizations through Greater Good Charities partnership.

Two Legs Four Paws supports more than 60 animal rescue groups across Oklahoma.

Pet Food Experts brings Shepherd Boy Farms into Pacific Northwest

PFX adds the freeze-dried pet food and treat brand to its portfolio in the region.

Purina Foundation awards over $1 million to nonprofits

The foundation supported 27 organizations across the U.S. with grants totaling $1,165,000 in 2025.

Nestle Purina Pet Care Grants To Support Communities And Pets In Need

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EPISODE 101: How is AI being used in the pet retail space?

Lorenzo Trujillo, product team lead at eTailPet, discusses how AI is transforming inventory management and freeing independent pet retailers to focus on what matters most: building relationships with customers and their communities.

Phibro Animal Health announces leadership transition

Phibro Animal Health Corp. has announced a leadership transition that will support the company’s continued growth and long-term strategic direction.

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 industry 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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