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Cat food company eyes Asian expansion

The company is investing to expand its range with new products and is making efforts to expand its international presence.

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Stella & Chewy's expands product lineup at pet specialty retailer

Petsense by Tractor Supply introduces the company's expanded product lineup of freeze-dried raw dog and cat products.

Petsense by Tractor Supply stores will now carry an expanded assortment of Stella & Chewy’s items, including freeze-dried raw patties, meal mixers, kibble and raw-inspired nutrition solutions for both dogs and cats.

Pet Food Safety

FDA offers guidelines to reduce HPAI risk in cats, emphasizes pet food safety

Cats should not be fed any products from affected farms that have not been thoroughly cooked or pasteurized to kill the virus.

According to the FDA, there have been several recent investigations indicating transmission of HPAI to cats through food, most often unpasteurized milk or raw or undercooked meats.

Pet Value partners with Instacart for Canadian commerce

The launch marks Instacart’s largest partnership with a pet retailer in Canada.

Pet parents across Canada can now get pet supplies delivered directly to their doorstep from Canada’s leading pet retailer.

Pet Food Market

Eastern Europe pet food market navigates choppy waters

The Eastern European pet care market is expected to continue to grow in both volume and value terms in 2025.

Pet food manufacturers and retailers across the eastern part of the EU complain the market is far from its best shape.

Darling Ingredients announces leadership changes ahead of CFO retirement

Brad Phillips, executive vice president and CFO, will retire in June 2025 and be replaced by Robert Day.

Tucker's expands partnership with Pet Food Experts

PFX services more than 6,200 independent pet retail locations across 39 states in the U.S.

Midwestern Pet Foods rebrands Earthborn Holistic cat kibble

Changes align with the brand's recent rebranding of its dog food products, featuring modernized packaging and improved nutrition.

The company's new and improved Earthborn Holistic dry cat food now aligns with its rebranded dry dog food.

Sonoco joins PSC, strengthens focus on sustainable pet care

Strategic alliance with Pet Sustainability Coalition underscores Sonoco's commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

As a new PSC member, Sonoco will collaborate with nearly 200 companies in the pet industry supply chain to promote sustainability initiatives.

Pet Food Market

US remains top pet food supplier to China

According to the USDA, the U.S. accounted for over 69% of China's market share for pet in the first 10 months of 2024.

According to the USDA, Market trends indicate that Chinese consumers continue to prefer premium U.S. pet food.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

4 reasons pet owners are willing to pay more for functional supplements

ADM's recent Global Pet Supplements Report shows pet parents are looking at functional supplements as solutions for healthy aging and general wellness, joint health and mobility, dental and oral health, skin and coat health, and digestive health.

ADM's latest pet supplement report shows pet owners in all markets see value in purchasing pet products that include functional ingredients at a higher cost than pet products that don’t have a supplementary ingredient.

Pet Food Market

Cult Food Science to acquire The Better Butchers in plant-based protein deal

The Better Butchers uses mycelium-based proteins made from fungi through fermentation to craft products like sausages, burgers and bacon.

Cult Food Science announced it will acquire The Better Butchers with the deal being concluded in February 2025.

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