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Microbiome-immune axis addresses top pet parent health concerns
During Petfood Forum 2026, Ravi Sheth will explain how targeting the microbiome-immune axis can deliver measurable improvements in skin health, digestive wellness and other areas that matter most to pet parents.
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Clean Label Project may mislead pet owners warns PFI
Study: Yeast extract coating improves dog kibble palatability
IQI names European sales director
Spanish insect producer recertifies with improved sustainability score
Pet Food Institute receives $1.35 million in MAP funding
PRISM MarketView introduces index tracking for pet industry
NASC expands quality seal program to include pet treats
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Fresh dog food gains ground with "wellness spillover"
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Fresh dog food gains ground with "wellness spillover"
Wynwood Dog Food Company CEO Michael O’Rourke reflects on trends influencing product development, vet recommendations and consumer expectations.
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Plasma: A Multi-Faceted Ingredient Supporting Health, Formula Functionality, and Nutrition in Pet Food
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Pet Food Ingredients
10 takeaways: The future of cultivated meat in pet food
Meatly's Owen Ensor discusses the current status, technical challenges and future potential of cultivated meat in the pet food industry.
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Immunity, bacteria, Valentine's: Petfood Industry Quiz 2/6-2/12
From emerging research on the microbiome-immune connection and safety priorities to seasonal consumer spending patterns, the questions reflect both technical innovation and market momentum.
Latin America/Carribean
Grupo PROAN targets leadership in Mexico’s human-grade pet food segment
Vertically integrated producer plans 1 million monthly units across Mexican retail.
Pet Food Regulations
35% of raw pet food samples contaminated with harmful bacteria in UK survey
The FSA said strict rules are in place for pet food regulation in the United Kingdom and that it is working with local authorities to remind feed businesses of their responsibilities in ensuring that pet food is safe.
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Unusual pet adoption patterns surface, driven by affordability
Gen Z adults and lower-income households show disproportionately high intent to adopt pets in the next six months.
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Research Notes
Lead fragments in raw game pet food examined in two studies
Processing controls alone may not be sufficient to ensure compliance with regulatory limits or to minimize dogs’ exposure to lead.
Market Trends and Reports
The 2026 pet economic conundrum: Balancing premiumization, value
Pet owners want it all, but not at the expense of their wallets. The industry must adapt.
Market Trends and Reports
Top 3 trends in 2026: Pet owners continue to drive focus
From science-backed ingredients to personalization, the pet food industry fully expects pet owners to continue to demand more in the coming year.
Petfood Forum News
Omega-3 sources and efficacy differ in pet food formulations
MiAlgae's Julian Pietrzyk will discuss EPA, DHA and ALA differences at Petfood Forum Europe this May in Germany.
Research Notes
Therapeutic gut health dog food improved digestibility and gastrointestinal signs
Although the study was conducted in healthy dogs, the authors concluded that a highly digestible, palatable diet containing functional fibers, oils and microbial ingredients can beneficially modulate fecal metabolites and microbiota.
Pet Food Company Profiles
Hill’s Pet Nutrition: Transforming pets’ lives through science
With its long and well-known history of science-led, veterinarian-backed nutrition, Hill’s continues to move into the future with the latest research and a love for pets and their people.
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