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Product Launches

Pet HealthWorks launches dog weight and muscle supplement

The Good Fitness soft chew combines myHMB, L-carnitine and vitamin D3 to target canine weight management and lean muscle.

Pet Healthworks Good Fitness dog health supplement jar with purple label supporting metabolism and muscle health

Something to Chew on

Nutrition, health and wellness for more good years

Lifespan alone is no longer enough; “healthspan,” a relatively new concept, is all about pets — and humans — staying healthier as they live longer.

Senior man in beige blazer petting white dog on park bench

Clean Label Project may create the market for its own certification

Laboratory science can be legitimate while a business model still deserves scrutiny.

Circular workflow diagram showing pet content creation process from research to monetization

Purina study ties lean feeding to canine longevity

The Purina Institute marked the 25th anniversary of its 14-year Labrador retriever study, which found lean-fed dogs lived a median of 1.8 years longer than their littermates.

Dog life span comparison showing 11.2 years for small-to-mid dogs and 13 years for lean-hid dogs

Industry Voices

New formats push pet supplement innovation

Soft chews dominate today's market, but pet supplement manufacturers are looking toward powders and other next-generation formats.

Golden retriever dog with pet wellness products including treats, supplements, oils, and powder on wooden table

Latin America/Carribean

Latin America’s pet food ingredients must strike a balance

Pet food manufacturers in the region need to navigate a complicated mix of ingredient innovation, consumer expectations, formulation costs and profitability.

Corn cob filled with coins on desk with laptop, calculator, and pen

Algiecel scales microalgae fish oil alternative for pet food

Danish ingredient supplier’s new Kalundborg facility increases its microalgae production capacity nearly fivefold as global fish oil supply tightens.

Six professionals at AlgiCEL ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of facility entrance

Feed additive producer Aleris Nutrition to open plant in Wisconsin

The Brazilian company’s first manufacturing facility in the US will also serve as its US base of operations.

Midwest United States map showing Wisconsin and neighboring states with city labels and geographical boundaries

Pet food marketers’ guide to blame-free obesity communication

Respectful communication does not require avoiding the word obesity. The guide favors precise descriptions over euphemisms that can minimize a health concern.

Veterinarian discussing pet nutrition with owner and pets in clinic, with no-pizza dietary sign visible

NASC Regulatory Update

Update: Animal Health Supplement Act would give products legal home

Learn the details on the legislation's timeline, regulatory coordination and a proposed product registration requirement.

U.S. Capitol building with government documents, legal scales icon, and pet care badge illustrating federal policy themes

Purina Institute brings nutrition science to WSAVA Congress 2026

The company will sponsor an educational stream and the launch of a global veterinary practice report at the event in Warsaw, Poland.

Safety & Quality

Heavy metals found in cat foods; PFI disputes study

A Clean Label Project study of 100 cat foods from 62 brands detected lead in 99% of products tested, while the Pet Food Institute said the findings lack the scientific and regulatory context needed to interpret them.

Gray tabby kitten eating from a stainless steel food bowl on a carpet near cat furniture

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