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Market Trends and Reports

Survey: Dog owners embrace subscription models for convenience, not cost

German startup HEY HOLY report highlights shifting consumer habits in pet food.

Subscription models provide companies with stable and predictable revenues, while consumers benefit from increased convenience and easy access.

Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum introduces Cvent app to enhance attendee experience

App focuses on a smoother, more interactive, and engaging experience.

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Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 83: What are the possibilities for shrimp byproducts as pet food ingredients?

Host Lindsay Beaton and Michel Lockhart with ChitoLytic explore the evolving role of shrimp meal in pet food, from palatant to potential protein source, and the growing interest in chitosan for its nutritional and functional benefits.

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AI-powered vet assistant VEA wins 2025 Purina Pet Care Innovation Prize

VEA, an AI-driven veterinary exam assistant, takes home the $25,000 grand prize at Global Pet Expo, leading a group of five startups redefining the pet space.

Based in Alexandria, Virginia, VEA is an AI-driven platform designed to predict disease, generate diagnostic plans and support nutrition for longevity.

Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation

Raw pet food company sued after cat infected with bird flu

The lawsuit alleges that Wild Coast Pet Foods failed to adequately warn consumers of bird flu risks associated with their raw chicken products.

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Natural Pet Food expands U.S. distribution with PFX

PFX will now distribute K9 and Feline Natural brands in the Western U.S.

Natural Pet Food Group is making a strategic shift in its U.S. distribution to drive growth and enhance consumer awareness of its K9 and Feline Natural brands.

Purina Institute Global Summit 2025 to explore technology’s role in pet nutrition

The free virtual summit will feature leading experts discussing AI, big data and emerging tools shaping the future of pet health and nutrition.

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Petfood Forum News

Empowering women in pet food: Leadership initiative expands opportunities

Women in Petfood Leadership continues to grow, offering career development, networking, and mentorship opportunities to support and elevate women in the pet food industry.

Designed to support women's career development in the pet food industry, the Women in Petfood Leadership program aims to connect and empower women and their allies, fostering business and career growth.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Replace lawns with gardens in pet food sustainability plans

A company garden can foster teamwork and build connections among employees as pet food professionals collaborate to grow their own fruits, vegetables and flowers.

Goldrush and Jonathan apples ripen in the author's front yard as it is transitioned to regenerative agriculture. Note the squares of dead grass, which were later replaced with flower beds.

Snellman Group to build Finnish factory to boost raw pet food production

Snellman Petfood produces raw food, treats and freeze-dried products under brands MUSH, Fodax and Raw for Paw.

Snellman said both environmental and sustainable development considerations would be taken into account in the building of the factory.

Market Trends and Reports

Report: Pet ownership expands as Gen Z shifts trends

APPA’s 2025 State of the Industry report shows pet ownership reaching 94 million U.S. households as Gen Z drives multi-pet adoption.

The most significant growth in cat ownership was among Gen Z and Millennial men.

Nulo announces new FreeStyle kibble products at Global Pet Expo

Company said new small breed and limited-ingredient recipes address consumer demand for specialized pet nutrition.

Nulo is expanding its core high-volume FreeStyle kibble line with two new dog products aligned with developing consumer and pet food category growth trends.

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