Raw Cat and Dog Food

Pet Food Regulations

35% of raw pet food samples contaminated with harmful bacteria in UK survey

The FSA said strict rules are in place for pet food regulation in the United Kingdom and that it is working with local authorities to remind feed businesses of their responsibilities in ensuring that pet food is safe.

Research Notes

Lead fragments in raw game pet food examined in two studies

Processing controls alone may not be sufficient to ensure compliance with regulatory limits or to minimize dogs’ exposure to lead.

Market Report

Pet food private label and fresh food trends

Cost consciousness, brand loyalty among factors in fresh pet food growth compared to private label sales.

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Raw pet food brands collaborate on industry roundtable

Oma's Pride hosted discussion with Green Juju and We Feed Raw leaders on accessibility, nutrition and category growth.

News Hound

Human-grade meat versus sustainability creates a pet food dichotomy

The pet food industry may need to use fewer resources in consideration of what others need in perpetuity.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Report: Content breadth drives fresh, raw cat food search visibility

Bubblegum Search analyzed 20 U.S. brands to identify leaders in online visibility and AI-driven search performance.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Fresh pet food claims about additives, processing and human-grade may lack evidence

As fresh pet food increases its market share, its marketing claims may be eroding trust in conventional formats.

Adventures in Pet Food

Alternative pet food sales growth: Market savior?

If it weren’t for high growth in fresh, dehydrated, freeze-dried, air-dried and similar diets, pet food sales in developed markets like the U.S. would show no increases.

Research Notes

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.

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Drug-, sanitation-resistant Salmonella spread by raw-meat dog food in Canada

In total, 20 people became sick in the 2021-2023 period, half of them babies or toddlers under the age of two.

Research Notes

Study finds pathogens, antibiotic-resistant bacteria in raw commercial cat foods

Researchers detected disease-causing microbes and antimicrobial resistance genes across frozen, freeze-dried and refrigerated raw products purchased from major retailers.

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HPAI risks in raw pet foods reviewed, threat greatest to cats

Scientists suggested that companies producing raw pet food may need to implement enhanced controls, including testing, improved sanitation and pathogen-reduction technologies, to mitigate risk and avoid liability.

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