Nutrition

Pet Food News
Bark Bistro expands retail footprint with nationwide Sprouts launch
The company's Buddy Budder line of natural peanut butter treats is now available at 464 Sprouts Farmers Market locations across the U.S.
The company noted this launch marks a major milestone in Bark Bistro’s evolution from a kitchen-based startup to a national pet treat brand for dog treats.
Business Strategy
Functional pet food trends require science, consumer education
As functional demands become stronger among pet parents, pet food companies are threading marketing with science and education to ensure pet health.
A combination of scientific education and marketing will be necessary for the functional pet ingredient trend to succeed.
Research Notes
Cat food label guidelines differ from predicted energy needs
Researchers surveyed feeding guidelines on 802 commercial cat foods across 11 retail locations in Canada.
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Ingredient Issues
Color my world
Artificial and natural food colorings in pet food have multiple arguments for and against their use.
As human food colors face scrutiny, pet food follows suit.
Pet Food Additives/Supplements
Republican lawmakers urge action on US vitamin supply chain
Congressional members cite concerns about China's dominance in vitamin and amino acid production critical to animal feed and pet food manufacturing.
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Research Notes
APC, University of Illinois study links plasma to canine gut health
Research shows spray-dried plasma inclusion in kibble improved fecal metabolites, microbiota and immune biomarkers in adult dogs.
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Something to Chew on
New model for cat nutrition research: Cat owner involvement
As cats continue to rise in popularity, and more cat food products are developed for them, research can help fill gaps. Enter an initiative involving cat owners.
Darwin’s Cats allows cat owners to share their pets’ DNA for research in a cat-friendly way.
Market Trends and Reports
Pet food and the evolving approach to behavioral health
Hiring in-house behaviorists and connecting practices to specialist care reflect growing focus on evidence-based stress management for dogs and cats.
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Pet Food News
Elanco restructuring to affect 600 positions across the company
The company said 300 jobs would be eliminated, and 300 would be shifted to other areas or locations.
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Pet Food Insights
The ingredients powering the US pet food industry
The pet food industry continues to grow, with ingredients playing a vital role in the industry’s evolution.
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Global Commerce
NARA challenges Mexico's VAT on US feed ingredients
Rendering association argues 16% tax violates USMCA market-access provisions for animal-protein meals.
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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
Innovafeed renews B Corp certification with improved score
The insect ingredient manufacturer achieved a score of 118 in its 2025 recertification, up from 111 in 2022.
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