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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Get Joy, Dan Buettner unveil canine longevity docuseries

Blue Zones founder Buettner and Get Joy offer actionable steps, including a focus on nutrition, to extend dogs' lives.

Dan Buettner, human longevity expert and author of The Blue Zones, is partnering with Get Joy on a new canine-focused docuseries.

Market Trends and Reports

Report: 7 top growth segments in pet food and treats

Research from OC&C Strategy Consultants noted protein and clean ingredient trends will drive the growth of single-ingredient product formats.

A report from OC&C said there is increasing popularity of single-ingredient pet food products, especially in treats.

Research notes: 2024 reptile focus

Current reptile research includes ownership trends, pet food safety and nutrition.

The latest in reptile research focuses on all the aspects of reptiles as pets in global homes.

Probiotics and nutraceuticals affect dog, cat microbiomes

A literature review examined empirical evidence related to the interactions of probiotics and nutraceuticals with dogs’ and cats’ gut microbiomes.

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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Plants vs. Insects: Pet food protein sustainability showdown

Plants and insects each have unique sustainability advantages, yet differ in key ways.

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Pet Food Market

Russian scientists claim world's first anti-aging pet food

Russian researchers from Izhevsk State Medical Academy have developed the world's first pet food using nutrients said to support longevity and combat age-related issues in pets.

The anti-aging, or geroprotective effect, acts by regulating some signaling pathways and molecular markers associated with aging and life expectancy.

Ynsect files safeguard plan due to cash shortage

The company said it is now under court-supervised protection because of financial struggles in a difficult economic climate.

In January, Ynsect was granted authorization by AAFCO to use defatted mealworm proteins in dog food.

Port strike raised concerns for US animal food supply

According to the American Feed Industry Association, the port closures would have severely restricted animal and pet food exports and imports, leading to substantial economic losses for these industries.

The East and Gulf Coast port strike has begun, which AFIA said poses a significant threat to produce affordable, high-quality nutrition for domestic livestock and pets.

Pet Food Ingredients

Partnership advances cultivated seafood production in South Korea

UMAMI Bioworks, KCell Biosciences and WSG will work together to establish a scalable, sustainable domestic production pipeline for cultivated seafood.

In July, Umami Bioworks partnered with Friends & Family Pet Food (FnF) to co-develop and launch what they said were the world's first cat treats made from cultivated fish.

UK producer welcomes study validating vegan dog food benefits

Omni hopes similar developments will contribute to the rising demand for vegan pet food.

UK-based Omni produces vegan dog and cat food food in the Netherlands and Poland.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Black soldier fly larvae meal in cat food influenced gut microbiome

While the digestibility of the BSFL-based food was lower than the control diet, the nutrient digestibility levels were still considered suitable according to FEDIAF guidelines.

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Pet Food Regulations

Kansas State University proposes regulatory path for pet food ingredients to AAFCO

The proposed process will include a scientific review panel comprised of subject matter experts from universities across the U.S. and independent consultants.

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