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Tractor Supply launches premium dog food

The retailer’s latest offering combines kibble and protein-packed shreds.

4health Shreds is formulated for adult dogs with immune-supporting antioxidants including zinc, selenium and vitamin E.

Pet food producer expands Polish workforce

The new plant, which is to produce dry pet food, is expected to be launched in 2025.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Pet Honesty named official multivitamin supplement of the American Kennel Club

Company said partnership highlights a shared commitment to supporting canine health and wellness.

Pet Honesty will be featured on AKC platforms, including its website, social media, and newsletters.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Purina seeks chief snuggle officers: Puppies, kittens could earn $25,000

Contest invites pets to become brand ambassadors while supporting shelters with donations.

Wenger Manufacturing announces death of company patriarch

The inventor of 44 U.S. patents, LaVon Wenger, 89, passed on December 29 and was the son of Lou Wenger, one of the company’s original founders.

LaVon Wenger began his career at Wenger in 1955 and was named president of the company in 1977.

Pet Food Institute names Savonne Caughey vice president

Caughey will oversee state legislative and policy-focused activities and lead PFI’s reputation management efforts among state governments and organizations.

Savonne Caughey has been to promoted to PFI's vice president of government affairs and advocacy.

E-nose and AI combined to detect mycotoxins in pet food

To detect mycotoxins in pet foods, researchers experimented with a combination of electronic nose technology and machine learning algorithms.

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Market Trends and Reports

HABRI funds study on wellbeing benefits of adopting small pets

The research will explore how adopting rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals affects owners’ mental and physical health.

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute awards grant to the University of Liverpool to research the impact of adopting small animals on pet owner wellbeing.

Pet Food Recalls

Blue Ridge Beef recalls Kitten Mix due to Salmonella

The recall affects 1,350 pounds of raw pet food distributed across six states.

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Pet Food Regulations

AFIA supports FDA’s new ingredient review pathway for animal food

The AFIC program aims to maintain safety standards while creating a more efficient process for market-ready ingredients, including specific data requirements and transparency in the FDA’s evaluation process.

New FDA guidance introduces the Animal Food Ingredient Consultation (AFIC) program as a structured, federally led pathway for animal food ingredient reviews, replacing the system previously used in partnership with AAFCO.

Primal Pet Group names chief customer officer

Luke Mullins will lead sales and support for Primal’s growth in raw pet nutrition, while longtime leader Matt Pirz will step away from daily operations but continue serving as a member of the board of directors.

JBT completes takeover of Marel, parent company of Wenger Manufacturing

JBT Marel Corporation completes merger and begins trading under new ticker symbol.

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