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Pet Food Market

Petfood trends at Interzoo: grain free, BARF and insects

Last week’s Interzoo, the 33rd edition of the largest pet trade show in the world, saw not only increased numbers from the last edition in 2012 but also hundreds of new petfood products. Grain free petfoods were ubiquitous, and BARF (biologically appropriate raw foods) and similar fresh-meat products abounded, too.

Pet Food Ingredients

Guide to Petfood Forum China 2014: Focus on pet nutrition

Experts will provide the latest information on the petfood product and ingredients market and key ingredient categories for meeting pets’ nutritional needs.

Jonker Petfood offers new petfood using insects as protein source

Jonker Petfood BV, a private label petfood manufacturer based in the Netherlands, is offering a new dog food with insects as the only animal source of protein, the company says. The new product, launched at Interzoo 2014, has a "base of 100% insect protein," Jonker says.

Market Trends and Reports

Loving Pets all-natural, gluten-free dog treats

Market Trends and Reports

Loving Pets all-natural Pure Piggy dog chews

Market Trends and Reports

Loving Pets Natural Value dog treats

Global GMO Free Coalition launched

The Global GMO Free Coalition launched on May 20, 2014, bringing together GMO Free groups across six continents with a partner membership of more than 4.5 million people. The Global GMO Free Coalition, with more than 60 partner organizations, is the first globally coordinated network to address the genetically modified (GM) food and crop industry in both the media and in public and government advocacy areas.

Purina dog owner survey reveals pet weight perceptions vs. reality

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 53% of dogs are overweight or obese. Unfortunately, only 22% of dog owners believe that their dog is overweight.

Pet Food Market

Dog food apps to help consumers control pets’ weight

Pet obesity is a steadily rising problem in the US and other developed markets; according to the latest study from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), 52.6% of US dogs and 57.6% of US cats are overweight or obese. Fortunately, apps are available to help pet owners trying to control their furry loved ones’ weight.

Blue Buffalo officially files lawsuit against Nestle Purina

The Blue Buffalo Company Ltd. officially filed a lawsuit against Nestlé Purina PetCare Company on May 14, 2014. The lawsuit, in response to a lawsuit filed by Purina against Blue Buffalo, claims defamation, unfair competition, false advertising and violations of trade practice statutes.

Market Trends and Reports

Vet Works pill treats

Market Trends and Reports

WellPet LLC Wellness Kittles

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