Nutrition

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Innovafeed raises €51 million, restructures insect ingredient business

The French producer of Hermetia illucens ingredients will shift investment toward commercial growth in pet food and aquaculture.

Innovafeed's production facility in Nesle, France.

Safety & Quality

Animal health experts urge vigilance in monitoring for New World screwworm

Officials and representatives from animal health companies are urging livestock producers to be vigilant in monitoring their animals for signs of an infestation of New World screwworm (NWS).

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Market Trends and Reports

Report: Pet food antioxidants market projected at $508.7 million

The global market for pet food antioxidants is forecast to grow at a 6.2% compound annual rate through 2033, driven by rising pet ownership and demand for natural ingredients, according to Growth Market Reports.

Antioxidants For Pet Food Market Report

Pet Food Ingredients

The Fatory adds nitrogen filling for oil stability

The European private label pet nutrition manufacturer says the upgrade reduces headspace oxygen to slow oxidation in oil-based formulations.

Pet Supplements & Treats Digest

Cat supplement market poised for growth as ownership trends shift

Shannon Landry of Packaged Facts Pet presented consumer insights at the NASC Annual Conference outlining why the cat market deserves more attention from supplement makers.

Packaged Facts projects cat product sales will grow faster than dog product sales across most categories over the next five years.

Pet Supplements & Treats Digest

4 pet supplement consumer segments to watch

A new analysis from Nextin Research maps the pet supplement market into four behaviorally defined segments, offering brands a roadmap for targeting prospects and retaining current buyers.

The four consumer segments — Wellness Disengaged, Interested Inactives, Adjacent Wellness Shoppers and Pet Supplement Adopters — each carry distinct implications for how brands should allocate marketing and product development resources.

Some insect-based dog foods may be imbalanced in minerals, fatty acids

Beyond the basics of fats and proteins, scientists noted nutritional weaknesses in some brands of insect-based dog foods.

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Nich Wilson elected to NASC board of directors

The KND Labs president succeeds Nick Hartog, who is retiring after 25 years on the board.

Nich Wilson, president of KND Labs, has been elected to NASC's board of directors.

Study: Cats readily accept, digest cultivated meat diet

A Ghent University and BeneMeat feeding trial found 9 out of 10 cats showed optimal acceptance of a complete diet containing cultivated meat, with digestibility comparable to a food-grade chicken control.

Illustrative photo of a cat with cultivated meat pet food.

Market Trends and Reports

Report: Pet food nutraceuticals market to reach $16.5B by 2033

Growth Market Reports forecasts the segment will expand at a 7.2% CAGR over the next decade, driven by pet humanization and preventive healthcare trends.

Growth Market Reports Nutraceuticals Market 5 27 2026

Study: Botanical blend supports calm behavior in dogs

Cargill research finds a blend of fenugreek, milk thistle and purple passionflower supports calm, balanced behavior and doesn't dull the dog's personality.

Mellow Water Color Of A Dog Sitting Calmly While Fireworks Explode Overhead During A Lightning Storm

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Emerging ingredients show promise for canine periodontal health

Two Tech Talk Stage presentations at Petfood Forum 2026 highlighted an enzyme-probiotic blend and oral probiotic solutions targeting oral health in dogs.

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