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Clean Label Project may create the market for its own certification
Laboratory science can be legitimate while a business model still deserves scrutiny.
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Pet Sustainability Coalition unveils Impact Unleashed 2026 agenda
Purina spotlights Purple Leash Project at USWNT match
OMNI launches joint, skin, calming functional dog foods
Purina study ties lean feeding to canine longevity
Reminder: Petfood Forum 2027 call for papers deadline is October 16
Latin America’s pet food ingredients must strike a balance
Algiecel scales microalgae fish oil alternative for pet food
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Nutrition, health and wellness for more good years
Lifespan alone is no longer enough; “healthspan,” a relatively new concept, is all about pets — and humans — staying healthier as they live longer.
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Helping you navigate the evolving pet supplements industry
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Stay current in this fast-growing category with insight that keeps you informed and helps you move forward with confidence.
Pet Supplements & Treats Digest
Top 10 trends shaping cat supplement product development
Experts say cat owners want supplements built around feline biology, palatability and cat-specific clinical evidence.
Global Commerce
Cambodian firm partners with French pet nutrition experts
A Cambodian dog food brand is teaming up with French specialists to strengthen its research, product development and quality standards as the country's pet food market grows.
Industry Voices
New formats push pet supplement innovation
Soft chews dominate today's market, but pet supplement manufacturers are looking toward powders and other next-generation formats.
Market Trends and Reports
Report: Functional pet foods gain as owners scrutinize value
Packaged Facts’ latest pet health and wellness report found that owners remain committed to wellness spending despite financial pressure, creating opportunities for functional, condition-specific and science-backed pet foods.
Pet Ownership Statistics
US, UK pet owners differ in dog diet inquiries; US tops vegan interest
U.S. users may explore pet food through lifestyle choices, while British users more often seek reassurance about feeding and care.
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Ingredient Issues
Labeling modernization — did it go far enough?
A more familiar visualization of nutritional data may not be the only thing needed to ensure customer clarity when dealing with pet food language.
Trending: Pet Food Podcast
EP118: What don't veterinarians know about pet nutrition?
Veterinarian and pet food founder Dr. Tim Hunt says limited nutrition training in vet school leaves many practitioners relying on pet food company representatives for nutrition guidance in this edition of Trending: Pet Food.
Adventures in Pet Food
Raw, fresh, freeze-dried pet food: On the march to mainstream?
The continued robust growth rates for newer pet food formats may mean they have surpassed their niche and ‘alternative’ status, or will soon.
Pet Food Company Profiles
Annamaet: a family business leading with 40 years of nutrition science
A dedication to innovation, quality and nutritional excellence is still what defines this premium pet food company four decades in.
News Hound
Ladies leading, Brazil+US, farm stores: Petfood Industry News Quiz October 2–8
Test your knowledge of this week’s pet food developments, including the first Women in Petfood Leadership mentorship cohort, a Brazilian feed-additive producer’s U.S. expansion, blame-free obesity communication, disputed heavy-metal findings in cat food and shifting dog-food sales at farm-and-ranch retailers.
Pet Obesity
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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