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Czech cultivated meat specialist launches dog treat program

Bene Meat Technologies offers the Try & Share initiative which lets EU dog owners test cell-based treats, while Ukrainian distributor Suziria expands Half & Half brand to Japan.

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Virbac launches first medicated cat food in Europe

The French veterinary pharmaceutical company combines prescription medication with renal kibble under new regulatory approval.

Virbac launched Vikaly -- what it said is the first medicated cat food combining prescription medication with renal kibble -- in Europe in September 2025.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Mars partners with Shailene Woodley, Calm for adoption event

Mars, Calm and the actor are promoting pet adoption through the Mars Global Adoption Weekend October 3-5, highlighting research connecting pet ownership with improved mental wellbeing.

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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Finnish insect protein company names officers, plant construction advances

Volare appointed Benjamin Armenjon and Antti Åke to lead commercial strategy and operations as the company builds its first large-scale black soldier fly production facility in Pori, Finland.

Interzoo 2026 announces pet food start-up support programs

The trade show will offer three pathways for emerging companies, including a government-subsidized program for German firms and dedicated exhibition spaces.

At the previous Interzoo, 77 start-ups participated in the dedicated programs for young companies.

PetSmart Charities distributes pet food through Feeding America

The organizations hosted four distribution events on September 30 as part of Pet Hunger Awareness Day.

In 2017, PetSmart Charities began its partnership with Feeding America to distribute pet food through partner food banks.

Study finds pathogens, antibiotic-resistant bacteria in raw commercial cat foods

Researchers detected disease-causing microbes and antimicrobial resistance genes across frozen, freeze-dried and refrigerated raw products purchased from major retailers.

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Mars receives menopause friendly accreditation in the UK

Mars, Inc. has earned the Menopause Friendly Accreditation in the United Kingdom for workplace support programs.

Mars, Inc., the parent company behind PEDIGREE, Royal Canin and SHEBA, has been awarded the Menopause Friendly Accreditation in the UK by Henpicked.

Pet Food Safety

FDA warns against Darwin's dog food due to Salmonella, Listeria

Agency discovered the pathogens during follow-up testing after a consumer complaint.

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Raw Cat and Dog Food

HPAI risks in raw pet foods reviewed, threat greatest to cats

Scientists suggested that companies producing raw pet food may need to implement enhanced controls, including testing, improved sanitation and pathogen-reduction technologies, to mitigate risk and avoid liability.

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Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 95: The evolution of pet nutrition with Robert Downey of Annamaet

Companion animal nutritionist Robert Downey discusses transformative changes in pet food formulation and industry practices over his 35-year career.

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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Study: Plant-based dog foods show lower environmental impact

University of Nottingham research comparing 31 commercial dry dog foods reveals substantial differences in land use, greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption across diet categories.

Researchers examined 31 dry dog foods and found plant-based options consistently required fewer resources and produced lower emissions than meat-based alternatives.

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