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Asian carp treats good for dogs, environment

Chicago-based BareItAll Petfoods makes healthy dog treats from Asian carp, a group of non-native fish that threaten North America’s ecology and economy.

Frozen Asian carp fillets in storage after processing at Schafer Fisheries in Thomson, Illinois. | Tim Wall

Petfood Forum China 2016 focuses on innovation

This exclusive pet food conference brings the latest research and insights from industry experts on pet nutrition, pet food ingredients, safety and more.

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Pet food trends travel the globe

Several key pet food trends weave a common thread throughout industry events, proving that the world—and pet food—are indeed global.

At Interzoo 2016, Beco Pets of the UK debuted its Eco-Conscious Food for Dogs.

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UK pet food trends: natural, dry but not grain-free

The past 12 months of trends in the UK pet food industry were examined recently by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) and GfK.

English Bulldog | Wikimedia Commons | Jazz Guy

Pet Food Product Database

Vital Essentials VE Raw Bar display

#tbt: Sustainability still growing in pet food industry

For much of the past decade, many in the pet food industry increasingly have kept future needs in mind while continuing to be productive and profitable today. A major driver for this sustainability mindset has been driven consumer demand.

Seventy-meter-tall tall turbines near the villages of Moy and Tomatin, Scotland. | courtesy Mars Inc.

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Interzoo 2016 pet food trends: meat, meat and more meat

Pet food companies from all over the world touted fresh meat, high meat levels, BARF and various other claims, yet some companies bucked the trend.

Interzoo Meat Focus

Honest Kitchen partners with free-range poultry suppliers

The Honest Kitchen announced partnerships with meat suppliers Crystal Lake Farms and Diestel Turkey Ranch to incorporate free-range, sustainably farmed chicken and turkey meat into its Proper Toppers pet foods.

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Market Trends and Reports

Treats designed for sick pets’ special diets

Veterinarians may recommend specialized pet foods for cats and dogs with certain problems, such as urinary tract or gastrointestinal disorders. However, owners may then counteract the benefits of those foods by giving their pets regular treats.

Wikimedia Commons | US Air Force photo by Veronica Pierce

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Will organic pet food sales ever reach their potential?

As with many trends, organic pet food follows human food, with sales held back by insufficient supply that keeps prices too high for most consumers.

Photo by Shawn Himmelberger l FreeImages.com

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The Farmer’s Dog to use US$2 million in funding to expand

Subscription-based pet food provider The Farmer’s Dog has raised US$2 million in seed funding to support its full, nationwide expansion planned for this summer.

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Discovery Channel to feature Petfood Forum exhibitor

An upcoming episode of the Discovery Channel’s "Mighty Ships" will feature Northern Leader, a fishing vessel owned by Alaskan Leader, an exhibitor at Petfood Forum 2015. The 184-foot-long (56-meter) vessel will appear on Discovery Channel Canada on May 22 and in the US on June 10.

Courtesy Alaskan Leader Fisheries | The longline fishing vessel Northern Leader

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