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Pet food market: Where US factories operate, buy ingredients

A new report on the U.S. pet food market takes a deep dive into pet food ingredients, revealing interesting insights into how and where they are purchased.

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Petfood Industry launches Petfood Forum Brasil

Petfood Industry launches news portal for the Brazilian pet food market with original content in Portuguese.

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EPISODE 84: Where are we at with sustainability in the pet space?

The latest episode of Trending: Pet Food explores how the pet industry is navigating the growing demand for sustainability, from environmental impact to ethical sourcing and consumer demands.

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AMPV, HPAI wreak havoc on the US turkey industry in 2024

Avian metapneumovirus and avian influenza caused U.S. turkey production to decrease in 2024, affecting supply and prices, which ultimately hurt demand.

Turkey Profiles

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Walmart leaves eggs out of its annual Easter meal kit

The grocery chain said this year’s meal kit can feed a table of eight for less than US$6 per person.

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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.

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A greener future for pets

The popularity of plant-based pet foods continues to grow, even while customers also have questions.

Those in the plant-based pet food space must ensure that their formulations are nutritionally complete for pets and appealing to pet owners.

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Petfood Forum 2025 helps navigate trends, regulations for industry success

At this year’s Petfood Forum in Kansas City, experts will explore key trends, technological advances and regulatory updates shaping the pet food space.

Petfood Forum attendees can also obtain additional learning from the Student Program research presentations and supplier-led Tech Talks.

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Montego Pet Nutrition: 25 years of being “Better Every Day”

This South African pet food company released 49 new products in 2024 and has expanded into the U.S., showing just how determined their continued growth is.

A family-owned business, South Africa-based Montego Pet Nutrition has served up excellence to the African pet markets and beyond for 25 years. Pictured: Managing Director Johan van Jaarsveld with his (now passed) Great Dane Saartjie.

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The evolution of functional pet food ingredients

Consistent humanization of pets has led to a laser focus on health and wellness that means functional formulations are expected to do more than ever.

Functional pet food ingredient needs are on the rise, leading formulators and pet owners alike to ask for more.

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Macroalgae as a sustainable mineral source

A recent study highlighted the potential of macroalgal biomass and its extracts as an alternative source of minerals for animal feeds.

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Robinson Farms and the future of American duck farming

By focusing on efficiency and sustainability, the U.S. duck industry could rise alongside its poultry peers.

Robinson Farms raises about 500,000-600,000 birds every year in 10 barns.

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