Pet Food News

Women in Petfood Leadership mentorship completes first cohort

Participants built lasting connections and tackled leadership challenges, with a future program in the works.

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Brand Insights

Helping you navigate the evolving pet supplements industry

Petfood Industry

Stay current in this fast-growing category with insight that keeps you informed and helps you move forward with confidence.

Helping you navigate the evolving pet supplements industry

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.

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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.

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Pet Food Packaging

Today’s pet food packaging: adaptable, sustainable, convenient

The industry and consumers are both demanding packaging meet more needs than ever before.

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Market Trends and Reports

Tractor Supply dog food sales fell 5% in past year

Cat food and dog treats posted modest gains, while smaller farm and ranch retailers increased overall pet sales.

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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.

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AI only seems smarter than us. Pet food professionals still know best

AI is a powerful tool for analyzing information and exploring possibilities, but pet food companies should not mistake convincing answers for human judgment, expertise and accountability.

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Mr Purrs wins 2026 wet cat food innovation award

The Rhodes Pet Science brand's Paté Feasts line was named the 2026 Cat Food Wet Product of the Year as the brand expands into Walmart stores nationwide.

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.

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55 dog divas, canine co-stars and hero hounds in film history

The dozens of dogs in this list include heroes, athletes, detectives, monsters, emotional support systems and agents of household destruction.

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Central/Western/Southern Asia

Unicharm’s entry into India gets market nod

Japanese company launched its full pet care lineup in India in July as part of a push to make pet care a core global growth driver.

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