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Senate confirms Marty Makary to lead FDA

Pet food associations commend the confirmation, pledge to work with the new commissioner.

A former Johns Hopkins surgeon, Makary has been viewed as a moderate pick and will report to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Further Foods secures cultivated meat supply for Noochies! pet treats

The company said the move advances commercialization efforts while it expands into Asia.

Noochies! products are designed to provide high-protein, nutrient-rich pet food options made with cultivated meat.

Pet Food Market

ADM expands in Mexico with first wet pet food plant

ADM’s new $39 million facility in Yecapixtla strengthens its local production strategy, aiming to meet half of Mexico’s wet pet food demand by the end of 2025.

ADM has officially opened its first wet pet food manufacturing plant in Mexico.

J.M. Smucker to invest $52M to upgrade Milk-Bones production facility

Facility in Buffalo will be upgraded to meet growing demand for Milk-Bone's Soft ’N Chewy treats.

J.M. Smucker Co. is planning to invest $52.6 million in upgrading its Buffalo, New York, production plant.

Market Trends and Reports

US pet food sales hit US$65.8 billion in 2024, up 2.1%

After the disruptions caused by the pandemic and subsequent supply chain difficulties, U.S. pet food companies didn’t have major external forces disrupting their businesses in 2024.

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Alltech earns Pet Sustainability Coalition reaccreditation

Pet Food Ingredients

BioCraft gains EU approval to sell cell-cultured pet food ingredients

According to the company, third-party validation confirms cell-cultured pet food ingredients are pathogen-free and non-GMO.

BioCraft has received registration from the Austrian authorities to use Category 3 Animal Byproducts (ABP) in the European Union, enabling it to begin selling ingredients to EU pet food producers.

Natural Balance and Canidae unveil over 100 products at Global Pet Expo

New formulas focus on whole-body health, targeted nutrition and multi-dog household solutions

Natural Balance is launching two new dog food lines at GPE 2025.

Kradle expands retail presence with Tractor Supply

CBD pet wellness products now available in over 1,400 stores nationwide.

This partnership makes the CBD wellness solutions from Kradle more accessible to pet parents across the country.

Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum names 2025 First for Forum ambassadors

Program offers first-time attendees free access, allowing newcomers the opportunity to network, exchange ideas and do business with the industry's leading pet food manufacturers and suppliers.

Petfood Forum's opening reception at KC Live! in the Power & Light District is a great place for first-time attendees to relax and network with other pet food industry professionals.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition announces veterinary leadership changes in US and EMEA

Dr. Karen Shenoy to lead veterinary affairs in EMEA as Dr. Hein Meyer retires; Dr. Chelsie Estey appointed US chief veterinary officer.

Dr. Karen Shenoy (left) will transition into the role of vice president and chief veterinarian for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), while Dr. Chelsie Estey (right) will succeed Shenoy as chief veterinary Officer for Hill’s US.

Freshpet advances research on pet-human health connection

Company will partner with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) to learn more about the human-animal relationship.

Research has shown a connection between the health of pet parents and the health of their pets.

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