Pet Food News

SunRice expands pet food with SavourLife acquisition

Australian company said the acquisition positions it so serve the companion animal market where there is a growing demand for premium products.

SavourLife will be integrated into SunRice's animal feed division CopRice.

Brand Insights

Solving Separation and Segregation Issues in Pet Food Blends

Horizon Systems

Industry trends of using finer ingredients like starches, fillers and flow agents — also regrind and recycle materials — in greater percentages can result in ingredient separation and segregation, affecting your final product.

Solving Separation and Segregation Issues in Pet Food Blends

Cat owners a good target for insect-based pet foods

Certain factors may influence which pet owners are willing to give insects a chance as dog and cat food ingredients.

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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

PSC releases Blueprint for Sustainable Animal Protein Sourcing

The 70-page report is a comprehensive guide designed to help pet food companies advance their responsible sourcing journeys, aligning with the broader food industry's sustainability standards.

The Pet Sustainability Coalition's new report evaluates the impact and risk of eight commonly used pet food ingredients.

Pet Food Labeling

PFI launches Pet Food Label Modernization webinar series

The organization has created a new model regulating pet food labels and packages.

To ensure processors are fully educated on changes under PFLM, the PFI has introduced a five-part webinar series.

Market Trends and Reports

Report: Cat owners seek premiumization alternatives

A recent Packaged Facts survey shows minimally processed frozen and refrigerated products appeal to cat parents seeking ultra-premium products that resemble what they would feed themselves.

While fresh cat food hasn't gained the same popularity as fresh dog food, minimally processed frozen and refrigerated options attract cat owners looking for ultrapremium products akin to their own meals.

Market Trends and Reports

8 Italian pet food companies' 2023 revenues

Although included in Russia’s import restrictions on dog and cat foods earlier this year, the Italian pet food industry will likely continue to grow in 2024.

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Petfood Forum News

Survey shows pre- and post-COVID pet owner trends, insights

Generational changes are continuing to drive the future of the industry.

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Mid America Pet Food names new CEO

Jeff Caswell most recently served as CEO and board member for Sabrosura Foods.

CULT Food Science plans FDA trial for cultivated meat in pet food

First-of-its kind trial aims to position Noochies! as the first-to-market cultivated meat pet food in the U.S.

As far as the company is aware, Further Foods is the only company in dialogue with the FDA about feeding trials for a cultivated chicken dog treat.

The Nutriment Company acquires UK raw pet food processor

The company adds Natural Instinct to its European pet nutrition portfolio.

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Pet food inflation increased to 2.0% in June, report finds

The slight rise is still 33% below the National rate.

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Market Trends and Reports

Annual revenues of 11 top UK pet food companies in 2023

Like pet owners in many other regions, UK consumers increasingly seek natural, organic and ethically sourced ingredients, following human food trends.

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