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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Air-dried, freeze-dried raw formats still popular in new dog foods

Hybrid formats, novel proteins and functional claims expanded across dog food and treat categories in the New Products Showcase during Global Pet Expo 2026.

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Study: Cooking temperature linked to AGE levels in dog food

Research across 41 UK commercial dog foods finds wet/canned products contain the highest concentrations of advanced glycation end (AGE) products.

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Boops Pets launches ashwagandha calming chews for dogs

A new NASC-audited canine supplement uses species-specific clinical data to support cortisol levels and stress relief.

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Ultra-processed human food definition doesn’t fit pet food

Scientists believe a standardized framework for classifying pet food processing could improve communication across the industry, from formulation to labeling and consumer education.

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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Pet owners 6%-28% more likely to buy sustainable products

Pet owners prioritize recyclability, animal welfare and transparent sourcing as sustainability becomes a purchase driver.

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PawCo launches AI nutrition assistant for dog owners

PawCo AI incorporates data from leading organizations and cross-references ingredients against established toxicity databases to ensure safety and transparency.

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Petfood Forum News

China dependence puts pet food vitamin supply at risk

During Petfood Forum 2026, Lara Moody with IFEEDER will report on a new assessment that reveals the extent of U.S. reliance on Chinese-sourced vitamins and amino acids — and what a disruption could mean for pet food manufacturers.

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Study: Plasma improves mobility outcomes in senior dogs

Research conducted by APC and China Agricultural University evaluated plasma proteins' effects on lameness scoring and joint biomarkers.

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Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Report: Pet supplement sales near $3B as growth moderates

The latest Packaged Facts report highlighted several areas of opportunity, including proactive health supplements, cat-focused products and omnimarket strategies.

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Petfood Forum News

Whole-animal utilization unlocks sustainable pet food ingredients

Caitlyn Dudas will show Petfood Forum attendees how regional supply chains and co-product aggregation can strengthen ingredient security.

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SOMA LABS acquisition expands Icelandirect's pet supplement capabilities

The deal adds powder, tablet, capsule and chewable production to Icelandirect's existing lipid and softgel manufacturing.

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Ingredient Issues

Managing worldwide ingredient inventories

Supplies, procedures and risks must all be considered these days when it comes to ingredient sourcing and management.

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