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Pet Food Recalls

Savage Cat Food recalled for avian influenza risk

In February, Savage Pet was made aware of one cat in Colorado who contracted H5N1, got sick and recovered.

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Brand Insights

The 2 AM Formula Crisis: Why Pet Food Professionals Are Burning Out

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What keeps pet food professionals up at 2 AM? It’s not just Salmonella, ingredient shortages, or missed deliveries. It’s the rising pressure from a new generation of pet owners who expect perfection and demand it fast.

The 2 AM Formula Crisis: Why Pet Food Professionals Are Burning Out

Avian Influenza

2 died out of 3 cats infected with bird flu connected to raw pet food in New York

All three avian influenza cases were correlated to Savage Cat Food raw pet food.

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US pet ownership update

Overall pet ownership has dipped slightly, especially where dogs are concerned, with cats finally gaining ground.

Cats have gained ground in the pet ownership arena during the last several years — even before the COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape.

Market Trends and Reports

US pet food growth continues amid potential 2025 challenges

The U.S. pet food industry made notable strides in reclaiming its position in the international market in 2024 despite experiencing setbacks in 2023.

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Avian Influenza

Savage Cat raw pet food negative for H5N1 bird flu

The raw pet food company updated its letter to customers following federal laboratory testing of its product.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Purina facilitates therapeutic pet food with D2C sales from vet clinics

By addressing consumer and veterinary challenges through its Vet Direct model, Purina aims to drive continued growth in therapeutic pet foods.

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Pet Food Market

January 2025 ‘petflation’ stable versus 2024 numbers

Even with a 0.4% lift in prices, the rate stayed stable due to a greater December 2023 to January 2024 price increase.

Adventures in Pet Food

How economic uncertainty is affecting consumer purchasing

Some U.S. consumers may be ‘doom-spending,’ purchasing more items due to concerns over potential price hikes from tariffs, avian influenza and other threats.

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Colgate-Palmolive acquires Australia's Prime100

The acquisition provides Hill’s Pet Nutrition with an entry into this country's fast-growing fresh pet food market.

U.S. and Canada

Deportations may challenge pet food labor and supply chain

Along with ripple effects from the agricultural sector, the pet food industry may be affected by reduced numbers of immigrant workers.

Deportation flight for undocumented immigrants

Avian Influenza

Cat may have infected human with avian influenza and vice versa

An adolescent human may have contracted bird flu from a pet cat. In another case, a human may have infected a cat.

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Pet food industry hails Agriculture Export Promotion Act reintroduction

The new legislation aims to double USDA funding for programs that promote U.S. pet food in global markets.

Enhanced funding from the new legislation would support U.S. pet food manufacturers in expanding their global presence and adapting to international consumer trends.

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