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Global Commerce

Renderers challenge Mexico's feed ingredient tax under USMCA

The North American Renderers Association filed comments ahead of the trade agreement review, arguing Mexico's 16% value-added tax violates fair trade provisions.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Native Microbial, Zesty Paws partner on canine probiotics

The collaboration will introduce products featuring novel microbial strains derived from healthy dogs' gut microbiomes.

Natural/Organic Pet Food

Bridging culture key to traditional Chinese medicine as novel functional pet food ingredients

By educating U.S. pet owners about items from traditional Chinese medicine, pet food producers may open a broad toolbox of novel functional ingredients.

Orange cat near baskets of dried herbs in traditional Chinese medicine shop

In-home cat food feeding trial optimization: 1 day OK, many cats

Testing cats is as hard as herding them. Optimized in-home cat food feeding trials could improve palatability testing while matching real-world conditions.

Vintage illustration of couple at dinner table with white fluffy cat and home-cooked meal

Report: Cargill to cut 80 jobs in Minnesota, more globally

The layoffs in Minnesota will be effective December 31, and employees will be offered severance pay and outplacement services.

RAMP raw pet food consolidates BARF, RAP and RMBD names

A group of researchers proposed a new term for raw pet food, seeking to unify the terminology and regulatory understanding of this growing product segment.

White cartoon bull terrier dog skateboarding on yellow board over pink ramps

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 97: What are the unique considerations for working dog nutrition?

Dr. Erin Perry discusses how working dogs' specialized roles require carefully tailored nutrition that balances energy demands, GI health and environmental challenges, with research benefits extending to companion dogs.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Protix insect ingredients show reduced environmental impact in peer review

Peer-reviewed study confirms black soldier fly products lower emissions, land and water use compared to conventional protein sources.

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Van Den Bosch adds Fera Pets supplements

Fera Pet Organics

The partnership is designed to strengthen the distributor’s shared commitment to offering quality products that help pets live healthier and happier lives.

Collection of Fera Pets nutritional supplements and wellness products for animals

Mars Petcare, Big Idea Ventures select next generation pet food startups

The 2025 Next Generation Pet Food Program will support companies developing biotech-based ingredients, essential nutrients and circular feed innovations.

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Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Gut microbiome impacts pet skin, joint and oral health

A recent Ask the Pet Food Pro session explored systemic connections between gut bacteria and inflammation, offering new directions for functional pet nutrition.

Person gently holding a black and white dog close to their chest

Study: Fresh dog food supports healthier aging in seniors

A year-long metabolomic study from The Farmer's Dog and Cornell University found dogs fed fresh, human-grade food showed metabolic improvements, reduced end products linked to aging and chronic disease.

Senior golden-brown Labrador retriever resting on green grass with trees in background

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