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7 top German pet food companies in 2023

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Germany is home to some of the largest pet populations in Europe. The European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF) reported 10,600,000 pet dogs and 15,200,000 pet cats in Germany. In 2023, the German pet care market rose to a record height of 7 billion Euros (US$7.55 billion), according to sessions and press conferences during Interzoo 2024. … Read more

Petfood Forum bridges academia, industry with Student Program

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In an effort to connect future professionals with the pet food industry, Petfood Forum introduced its Student Program, a unique opportunity for students to engage with industry experts and explore potential career opportunities. The motivation for creating the Student Program came from a desire to link academia with the pet food industry. As Petfood Forum … Read more

Plants vs. Insects: Pet food protein sustainability showdown

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Plants have proven effective versus zombies, but how well do plants compare against their ancient frenemies, insects, as novel pet food protein sources? As consumer demand for sustainable pet food ingredients rises, formulators look further afield, often into farm fields, to find novel protein sources from crops. Likewise, insects have risen as an alternative pet … Read more

Russian scientists claim world’s first anti-aging pet food

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A group of pioneering Russian researchers from the Izhevsk State Medical Academy (IGMA) have reported the development of the world’s first pet food with anti-aging properties. The effectiveness of the study was already confirmed during a preliminary study. The anti-aging, or geroprotective effect, is achieved through a complex composition of nutrients in the pet food, … Read more