Florence Meowmalade came to me on a chilly winter’s night last year. A one-year-old orange tabby with a little pink nose, she arrived at my door in London after travelling for three days in a van with 30 dogs across continental Europe. She brought with her an EU pet passport, […]
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In its continued commitment to nurturing talent within the swine industry, the Lallemand Forward Scholarship Committee has recognized Chloe Hagen, a second-year Ph.D. candidate at Iowa State University, as a recipient of their prestigious scholarship. Hagen’s journey exemplifies a passion for advancing scientific knowledge in applied swine nutrition and making […]
Over the last couple of years, pet adoption in India has increased multifold. Pets have been a source of comfort and provided companionship when times were uncertain, especially during the coronavirus-induced lockdowns. The adoption of cats, dogs, and other furry companions has been on the rise since then. India has […]
In an earnings call, General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening said pet sales were hampered by “an unexpected headwind… in the form of inventory reductions at some key retailers,” as well as capacity and customer service challenges that had carried over from the first fiscal quarter. “As a result, while our […]
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KANSAS CITY, MO. — Steady growth and the clear resiliency of the pet food and treat industry has many interested in investing in the pet nutrition space. With consumer trends continuing to evolve and processors meeting increased demand, this global $123.6 billion industry is expected to continue to grow, driving […]
This article was published in the 2022 Buyers Guide issue of Pet Food Processing. Read it and other articles from this issue in our Buyers Guide digital edition. Growth in the pet care industry shows no signs of stopping. In 2020, sales for the US pet care industry reached over $100 billion […]
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 […]
Pigs in Victoria are still being held in narrow pens that are not wide enough for the animals to turn around, despite an industry promise to stop using them five years ago, according to the Animal Justice party. The party is now calling for a ban on the use of […]