Pet owners may have a new reason to reach for the kibble. Dry cat and dog food tends to be better for the environment than wet food, veterinary nutritionist Vivian Pedrinelli of the University of São Paulo in Brazil and colleagues report. Their analysis of more than 900 hundred pet […]
Pet Food
No one wants to come across a snake in their yard—especially since this means they’re just one quick slither away from entering your home. Just because snakes are ultimately useful for keeping other pests at bay doesn’t mean we’re eager for a close encounter. Nevertheless, most of us aren’t doing […]
Two entrepreneurs who started a pet food company in late 2021 have shifted gears this year. Now, the Kaniville company is feeding Ukrainian troops and helping local supermarkets keep their shelves stocked. Taras Lysenko worked several years to start production of dog and cat food in metal cans by October […]
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne resident Rachelle Reinking is asking community members for support in reaching her goal for Humane Fort Wayne’s Pet Food Pantry. Beginning Nov. 26, Reinking is hosting her “30K in 30 Days Pet Food Drive,” which will run until Dec. 26 — Reinking’s 30th […]
Wet cat and dog food is far more environmentally damaging than dry pet food, according to a new study. It found that wet food results in eight times more climate-heating emissions than dry food. The analysis found that a wet food diet for a typical dog resulted in an “ecological […]
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Pet Food in the U.S., 16th Edition” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. With 2021 sales approaching $40 billion, sales of dog and cat food are expected to top $60 billion by 2026, with e-commerce continuing to strengthen its position as the No. 1 retail channel. In […]
ARLINGTON, VA. — The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is urging the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) to modernize its policy for ingredient reviews, specifically for feed ingredients with environmental and production claims. The AFIA submitted its formal letter, signed by Louise Calderwood, director […]
Net sales for J.M. Smucker’s pet food segment increased by 14% in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 compared to the same quarter last year. “In cat food, net sales increased 19% led by the Meow Mix brand, which grew 22% and benefited from higher pricing and increased volume/mix,” […]
Putting a good amount of thought to make sure you’re giving your dog the best food on the market might seem excessive, but research suggests there’s good reason to make the effort. A recent study indicates that one in three dogs in the U.S. are classified as overweight. Scientists say obese […]
At some businesses, “eating your own dog food” is a metaphor. One company takes the saying more literally: Mars, which owns the world’s largest pet food business alongside chocolate brands from M&Ms to Milky Way, expects its managers to test the Iams, Pedigree and Royal Canin products before they leave […]