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Immunity, bacteria, Valentine's: Petfood Industry Quiz 2/6-2/12

From emerging research on the microbiome-immune connection and safety priorities to seasonal consumer spending patterns, the questions reflect both technical innovation and market momentum.

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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

Latin America/Carribean

Grupo PROAN targets leadership in Mexico’s human-grade pet food segment

Vertically integrated producer plans 1 million monthly units across Mexican retail.

Maka operates under a fully vertically integrated model -- controlling its supply chain from protein production to final packaging.

Petfood Forum News

Microbiome-immune axis addresses top pet parent health concerns

During Petfood Forum 2026, Ravi Sheth will explain how targeting the microbiome-immune axis can deliver measurable improvements in skin health, digestive wellness and other areas that matter most to pet parents.

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Scoochie Pet Products adds Pure Iceland Pet

Strategic addition combines Scoochie Pet Products' brand development and distribution capabilities with PIP's manufacturing operations.

SUPERZOO 2026 registration opens

The trade show returns to Las Vegas this August and will include a half-day Women in Petfood Leadership conference and networking meetup.

CIPS 2026 unveils new brand identity marking 30 years

The China International Pet Show introduces updated visual design ahead of its November event in Guangzhou.

Lead fragments in raw game pet food examined in two studies

Processing controls alone may not be sufficient to ensure compliance with regulatory limits or to minimize dogs’ exposure to lead.

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Champion Petfoods names North America general manager

Jaime Mahoney joins from JDE Peet's to lead U.S. and Canadian operations for ORIJEN and ACANA brands.

J.M. Smucker restructures leadership roles, eliminates COO position

Company promoted three executives to expanded roles while announcing two senior retirements.

Safety & Quality

Poll: Pet food manufacturers split on safety investment priorities

Nearly 40% of pet food companies report increased safety spending over three years, while an equal share have no specific focus area identified for the coming year.

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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Innovation creates reliable, long-term storage for BSF larvae

Patented units allow black soldier fly producers to create a bank of larvae.

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Petfood Forum News

Omega-3 sources and efficacy differ in pet food formulations

MiAlgae's Julian Pietrzyk will discuss EPA, DHA and ALA differences at Petfood Forum Europe this May in Germany.

Traditional omega-3 fish oil supplies may face increasing pressure due to overfishing concerns, climate change and growing demand across human and animal nutrition markets.

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