Category Pets Food

From puppy brain trainers to personalized food bowls and anti-anxiety weighted pet blankets, our appetite for pet accessories is matched only by our appetite for cute online content: that is, both ravenous and bottomless.

One industry that has boomed in response to our desire to meet our furry family members’ every developmental and emotional need, is the raw pet food industry.

Worth an estimated $214 billion dollars as at

Pet food maker Purina is struggling after a surge of online allegations that their Purina Pro Plan products are causing pets to fall ill and even die after suffering symptoms including “lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, seizures, rapid weight loss and rectal bleeding, ” NBC News reported.

The rumors began spreading in the Facebook Group Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time. A group administrator says she has received reports of Purina Pro Plan sickening 969 cats and dogs, with 234 reported deaths. As often happens in the social media sphere, the rumors spread beyond their initial home on

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Rising costs for pet food, veterinary care and other animal needs have become a struggle for some pet owners in Calgary.

Rosie Taylor said that before the pandemic, food and litter for her two cats would have cost about $60 per month.

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“Now, it’s probably like $130, if I’m lucky,” said Taylor, who has turned to Calgary charity Parachutes for Pets to help foot the bill.

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When faced with a vet bill of nearly $3,000 a couple years ago, Mary Dbrick thought she might have to put down her dog, Daizy.

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Latest news from UK Pet Food…

UK Pet Food, formerly known as PFMA (Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association), hosted its highly anticipated Annual Convention on 29 November at the prestigious Stationers’ Hall in central London. Under the theme ‘Our World & Our Pets’, the event brought together pet food companies, representatives from the welfare and veterinary sectors, and policymakers.

The convention served as a platform for industry leaders and experts to engage in discussions on pivotal topics such as innovation, sustainability, food security, and the evolution of future food systems. Participants explored ways to enhance the well-being of pets while addressing

Pet treat co-man receives investment (Jan. 24)
Cosmo’s Superior Foods, a turnkey private label co-manufacturer of ultra-premium pet treats, has received backing from private equity firm Skyline Global Partners.

The most-read pet food stories of 2023 (Jan. 2)
These most-read articles cover the gamut of industry growth, trends to watch, strategic business developments, upcoming label regulations, opportunities abroad and much more.

AAFCO greenlights mealworm ingredient for use in US dog food (Jan. 26)
According to Ÿnsect, the authorization marks the first mealworm-based ingredient approved for use in pet food in the United States.

United Petfood expands dry capabilities through new

With more pets than people in Australia, the country’s multi-billion-dollar pet food market presents an attractive opportunity, with rural businesses leading the charge.

While the market is dominated by multinational companies, smaller players with a focus on sustainability have launched products like dog treats made from insects, and meat from culled feral camels.

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DoorDash has announced a new partnership with Pet Supplies Plus, a pet retail franchise that on-demand delivery of pet essentials from 720 locations.

Whether it’s restocking food for their companion animals or indulging their pet with a new treat, pet parents can now enjoy the convenience of same-day delivery on DoorDash, said Chris Rowland, CEO of Pet Supplies Plus.

“Innovation continues to be a top priority for our brand as we assess how else we can meet the needs of our neighbors,” said Rowland. “This new partnership with DoorDash provides another option for our neighbors to get what they need

In recent years, the pet food industry has witnessed an extraordinary transformation. Pet owners are increasingly seeking out products that align with their own health-conscious and environmentally aware dietary habits and lifestyle choices.

As the demand for natural and organic ingredients, sustainable practices and personalized nutrition continues to surge, it is evident that pet owners are more invested than ever in ensuring long-term health and wellbeing for their pets.