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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Shark-based pet snacks rising in popularity, include regulated species

DNA barcoding of shark-based pet treats in Thailand identified eight species of shark. Biologists have classified many of those species as near threatened, while also under international trade regulations.

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Ingredient Issues

Sensitive, clean and limited ingredient diets

Pet owners are looking toward nutrition for answers to their pets’ wellness, but the language presented in pet food marketing can get in the way.

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Study: Mushroom supplement improves cognitive function in senior dogs

A 12-week veterinary study found 81% of senior dogs showed cognitive improvement or stabilization when given a mushroom-based supplement.

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Global Commerce

Renderers challenge Mexico's feed ingredient tax under USMCA

The North American Renderers Association filed comments ahead of the trade agreement review, arguing Mexico's 16% value-added tax violates fair trade provisions.

Natural/Organic Pet Food

Bridging culture key to traditional Chinese medicine as novel functional pet food ingredients

By educating U.S. pet owners about items from traditional Chinese medicine, pet food producers may open a broad toolbox of novel functional ingredients.

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Report: Cargill to cut 80 jobs in Minnesota, more globally

The layoffs in Minnesota will be effective December 31, and employees will be offered severance pay and outplacement services.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 97: What are the unique considerations for working dog nutrition?

Dr. Erin Perry discusses how working dogs' specialized roles require carefully tailored nutrition that balances energy demands, GI health and environmental challenges, with research benefits extending to companion dogs.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Protix insect ingredients show reduced environmental impact in peer review

Peer-reviewed study confirms black soldier fly products lower emissions, land and water use compared to conventional protein sources.

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Mars Petcare, Big Idea Ventures select next generation pet food startups

The 2025 Next Generation Pet Food Program will support companies developing biotech-based ingredients, essential nutrients and circular feed innovations.

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Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Gut microbiome impacts pet skin, joint and oral health

A recent Ask the Pet Food Pro session explored systemic connections between gut bacteria and inflammation, offering new directions for functional pet nutrition.

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Leaft Foods launches alfalfa protein concentrate for pet food

The ingredient maker partners with Meateor Pet Food Ingredients New Zealand for U.S. distribution of the leaf-based protein.

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Pet Food Ingredients

10 takeaways: Spinach as superfood in dog and cat food formulations

Many pet food brands now highlight spinach in their formulations, and it may offer health benefits to dogs and cats.

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