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Petfood Forum News
How to unlock efficiency, security using AI in pet food processing
During Petfood Forum, industry experts will discuss how artificial intelligence and cloud computing are shaping the future of pet food production.
AI is set to transform pet food manufacturing, with early adopters gaining a significant efficiency edge.
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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Pet Food News
Senate confirms Marty Makary to lead FDA
Pet food associations commend the confirmation, pledge to work with the new commissioner.
A former Johns Hopkins surgeon, Makary has been viewed as a moderate pick and will report to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Petfood Forum News
What is the state of US pet food ingredient approvals?
A closing panel discussion at Petfood Forum 2025 will tackle this issue with key industry players answering your questions.
The expiration of a key AAFCO-FDA agreement on Oct. 1, 2024, eliminated a major regulatory pathway for pet food ingredient approvals, which could impact innovation in the industry.
Ingredient Issues
Quality is…?
Various business strategies may give ‘quality’ different meanings, but it should be a bedrock of every company.
Quality should be part of every business strategy and is, in fact, core to a company’s success, no matter what form it takes.
Pet Food Processing
Study: HPP preserves nutrients, extends shelf life
Research from JBT Marel finds high-pressure processing maintains antioxidants and flavor while improving food safety.
The JBT Marel study concluded that high-pressure processing did not affect the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory bioactive compounds during different HPP treatment conditions.
Avian Influenza
24 avian influenza cases in cats detected in February 2025
In February, federal officials confirmed cases of bird flu affecting domestic cats in Washington, New Jersey, Colorado, California, Kansas, New Mexico, Montana and South Dakota.
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Safety & Quality
Navigating pet nutrition myths in the social media age
Misinformation spreads quickly online — pet food professionals must step up to educate consumers.
Pet owners need to research to ensure their decisions are based on science and appropriate for their specific pet before making nutritional decisions.
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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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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Pet Food Recalls
Wild Coast recalls more raw pet food due to bird flu risk
Voluntary recall impacts frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats, which was distributed to pet food retailers in Washington State and Oregon.
According to officials, the pet owners reported feeding their cats potentially contaminated Wild Coast Raw pet food. At least one of the cats was euthanized while the other cat was treated by a veterinarian.
Pet Food Safety
Raw pet food linked to more avian influenza in cats in Washington, California
Two cats in Washington confirmed with HPAI, while a house cat from San Diego, California, is suspected to be the first case of bird flu in that county.
The Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory reported the positive results of both cats with HPAI on February 24.
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