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One of the aspects of pet food labels that was not impacted by the new approach to AAFCO’s (the Association of American Feed Control Officials) Pet Food Label Modernization is the determination of calories in pet foods and treats, but perhaps it should have been. Pet foods and treats in the U.S. must display metabolizable … Read more

U.S. state legislatures have been busy this spring on issues of interest to the pet food industry, but remarkably, no bills have been introduced proposing to tax pet food to pay for animal welfare programs or subsidize low cost spay-and-neuter programs. While there are several bills requesting inspection fee increases, these seem to be warranted … Read more

The COVID-19 pandemic did a number on the way we look at human health and, by extension, pet health. “Pet owner concern about their pets’ health and wellness is by no means a new development, but the COVID pandemic, along with the accompanying stay-at-home mandates, brought pets and owners closer together than ever before,” said … Read more

Cat’s wild ancestors didn’t get many carbs from their diets of small mammals, reptiles and birds. Before the rise of the pet food industry, domesticated cats likewise only ate the grains and plant sugars that were their prey’s last meals. However, that doesn’t mean cats can’t handle some carbohydrates in their diets. A meta-analysis examining … Read more

Omni was co-founded by veterinarian Dr. Guy Sandelowsky and banker Shiv Sivakumar, who both had the same idea: Help pets live healthier lives. “The pet food industry is definitely changing — and we think that’s for the better,” says Sandelowsky. “At the moment, over half of dogs are suffering from obesity or are overweight, and … Read more

Packaged Facts’ January 2025 Survey of Pet Owners shows that high prices continue to cause significant challenges for pet parents across product and service sectors — and especially so in the case of pet food (42% of pet owners) and veterinary services (39%). Also of concern, though at lower levels, are the high cost of … Read more

Continuing its role as the leading event for pet food professionals, Petfood Forum 2025 is returning to Kansas City will a full agenda focusing on emerging trends and the latest innovations. The event is designed to bring the most up-to-date research, technological advances and insights into one place, with myriad opportunities to network with fellow … Read more

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