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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

New pet foods, treats marketed as socially responsible

A panelist of pet food and product professionals agreed that social responsibility shouldn’t feel like a checkbox. Meaningfully giving back to the pet community requires solid partnerships, transparency, commitment over time and shared purpose.

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Cypriot pet food producer expands production, sustainability efforts

Champion Pet Food is investing in new production and packaging capacities, expanding its product portfolio, and increasing reliance on solar energy while strengthening its presence in Mediterranean export markets.

Georgios Tsappis, founder and managing director, and his daughter Sophia, business manager, together with Messi the Jack Russell terrier, keep an eye toward the future for Champion Pet Food based in Cyprus.

Petfood Forum News

3 key leadership strategies for women in pet food

NextUp executive Karen Jones will lead a new career development session at Petfood Forum 2025, offering strategies to help women in pet food strengthen connections, build leadership skills and advance their careers in a hybrid workplace.

In 2025, the Women in Petfood Leadership initiative continues to gain momentum and membership.

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EPISODE 83: What are the possibilities for shrimp byproducts as pet food ingredients?

Host Lindsay Beaton and Michel Lockhart with ChitoLytic explore the evolving role of shrimp meal in pet food, from palatant to potential protein source, and the growing interest in chitosan for its nutritional and functional benefits.

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Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation

Raw pet food company sued after cat infected with bird flu

The lawsuit alleges that Wild Coast Pet Foods failed to adequately warn consumers of bird flu risks associated with their raw chicken products.

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Petfood Forum News

Empowering women in pet food: Leadership initiative expands opportunities

Women in Petfood Leadership continues to grow, offering career development, networking, and mentorship opportunities to support and elevate women in the pet food industry.

Designed to support women's career development in the pet food industry, the Women in Petfood Leadership program aims to connect and empower women and their allies, fostering business and career growth.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Replace lawns with gardens in pet food sustainability plans

A company garden can foster teamwork and build connections among employees as pet food professionals collaborate to grow their own fruits, vegetables and flowers.

Goldrush and Jonathan apples ripen in the author's front yard as it is transitioned to regenerative agriculture. Note the squares of dead grass, which were later replaced with flower beds.

Market Trends and Reports

Report: Pet ownership expands as Gen Z shifts trends

APPA’s 2025 State of the Industry report shows pet ownership reaching 94 million U.S. households as Gen Z drives multi-pet adoption.

The most significant growth in cat ownership was among Gen Z and Millennial men.

Petfood Forum News

Exploring consumer perceptions of insect protein in pet food

Experts from Kansas State University will share key insights from a survey assessing pet owners' knowledge of insect protein.

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Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum names 2025 First for Forum ambassadors

Program offers first-time attendees free access, allowing newcomers the opportunity to network, exchange ideas and do business with the industry's leading pet food manufacturers and suppliers.

Petfood Forum's opening reception at KC Live! in the Power & Light District is a great place for first-time attendees to relax and network with other pet food industry professionals.

Something to Chew on

What consumers think about novel pet food proteins

While sustainability concerns help spur interest in non-animal-based proteins, surveys of pet owners still show low awareness and willingness to buy them.

For pet owners to accept alternative proteins like insect-based, education and time are in order.

Pet Food Company Profiles

Raised Right: A premium pet food company grown from family roots

This human-grade, gently cooked pet food business has top quality and customer satisfaction in mind every step of the way.

Raised Right is truly a family affair dedicated to feeding pets the best food possible. Pictured: Braeden Ruud (co-Founder/CEO), Camila and Ava Ruud (Braeden's wife and daughter), Mary Ann Ruud (co-founder/chief nutrition officer) and Larry Ruud (co-founder /CFO)

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