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AFIA reports $267.1B economic footprint in annual industry report

Association's "Our Industry, Our Promise" report highlights safety certifications, sustainability achievements and global trade growth across animal food manufacturing.

Hill's opens registration for global symposium on senior pet nutrition

Hill's Pet Nutrition

Three-day event will feature 18+ experts discussing veterinary geroscience and clinical approaches for aging pets.

Avian Influenza

Cat euthanized after eating H5N1-contaminated RAWR raw food

FDA reports testing revealed genetic connection between virus strains found in deceased cat and two production lots of frozen chicken-based pet food product.

Rawr Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats

IQI hires sales manager

IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients

IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients appoints Jessica Beißmann to strengthen the company's presence in European markets, particularly German-speaking countries.

Jessica Beißmann

Butternut Box launches fresh dog food health study

UK fresh dog food company receives Innovate UK funding for research project examining diet's impact on canine skin health, immune response and overall well-being.

Cypriot pet food producer invests in capacities, eyes new export markets

Champion Pet Food plans warehouse expansion, while Vafo Group adds collagen chewable treats to its lineup.

Champion Pet Food continues to purchase new machinery to ramp up its production and packaging capabilities.

Global Commerce

How to prep as court ruling unsettles US tariffs affecting pet food industry

The uncertainty surrounding the legal fate of IEEPA tariffs should prompt strategic planning not hasty changes for pet food companies.

Map Of North America Like A Google Maps Image From Above Dollar Symbols Surround The Us Borders Like A Wall

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Innovafeed suspends operations at Decatur, Illinois, insect facility

Company says funding challenges have forced an 18-month pause at its Illinois pilot facility, though it maintains the broader project with ADM remains on track for future expansion.

Innovafeed said the insect innovation center in Decatur is 'temporarily paused' for now.

Pet Food Ingredients

Five functional benefits of corn in pet food formulations

Research and practical applications suggest corn offers multiple functional benefits that merit consideration in modern pet food development.

Bauhaus Painting Of A Cat In A Corn Field

Umami Bioworks, Friends & Family launch cultivated seafood pet food

Collaboration will introduce cultivated seafood ingredients across Singapore, the UK and European Union markets following regulatory approvals.

Together, the two companies previously launched cultivated fish cat treats with microalgae and cultured proteins (pictured above) in July 2024.

Market Trends and Reports

Survey: American dog owners would skip own meals to feed pets

Research from Dog Food Advisor highlights shifting consumer priorities as a growing segment believes dogs should eat like humans.

The survey revealed dog owners, especially younger ones, are turning to social media for pet food inspiration, reviews and influencer recommendations.

Montego Pet Nutrition expands US distribution

South African manufacturer secures distribution in five western states for its KAROO Wild antelope-based dog treats.

Montego Pet Nutrition is expanding its U.S. footprint with strategic distribution partnerships with Rio Grande Service Center.

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