Food Safety
Pets Choice to expand footprint in the premium pet food vet sectors after acquisition
The British pet food manufacturer is the new owner of dog and cat food producer Vet’s Kitchen.
The surge of Poland’s pet food market: How BIOFEED is emerging as a key player
The Polish pet food market is evolving rapidly to meet increasing (inter)national demand. BIOFEED, formerly concentrated on agriculture, now capitalizes on this trend with a new dry pet food plant.
The evolving landscape of extrusion
Pet food has progressed significantly in recent times, with the process of extrusion required to accommodate new developments.
Pet parents and insect-based pet food: recipe for a great love story
A consumer survey powered by YummyPets reveals how pet parents feel about insect proteins in pet food and shows the high potential of such alternative protein sources in the industry.
Alternative proteins in pet food: a scientific review
Veganism and sustainability are hot topics in both human and pet nutrition. But can dogs and cats thrive on diets using unconventional protein sources?
Pet industry sets out demands ahead of the European elections
The newly appointed Secretary General of FEDIAF, the trade body representing the European pet food industry, shares the topics that will be high on the agenda in the coming months.
Packaging optimization for pet food manufacturers
What tactics have companies been exploring to minimize the environmental impact of their packaging while maximizing customer experience?
Plant proteins in pet food: making the right choices in terms of nutrition, functionality and sustainability
Meat proteins are still the main ingredient in dog and cat diets. How can plant proteins support traditional diets in terms of nutrition, functionality and sustainability? Consult this checklist to find the best solution.
Improving joint health: the role of collagen in pet food
Exploring the benefits of collagen in pet nutrition reveals Hydro-P Premium's role in improving canine joint health.
Is torula yeast the next core protein in pet food formulation?
Let’s learn more about this sustainable yet highly nutritious and palatable source of protein...
Going beyond cats and dogs: embracing and protecting biodiversity
At Interzoo, natural pet food company Almo Nature will showcase how the pet industry can help save the planet’s endangered biodiversity.
Industry round-up: latest efforts by pet food players to fuel production capabilities
From Purina to General Mills, top pet players are pumping cash into facility expansions to satisfy their growing markets. GlobalPETS takes a look at these advancements.
How did the pet food and aquaculture production industries fare in 2023?
As American nutrition firm Alltech releases its annual survey, GlobalPETS looks at the most relevant numbers.
Cultivated chicken: how will it shape the future of pet food?
Meatly recently announced the rollout of a new cultivated chicken product for cats in the UK market, with expectations to expand to North America soon.
Opportunities to shape the developing Filipino pet care market
There are plenty of openings for brands to be a part of the development of the sector in the Philippines. But to be successful, it’s important to understand the different types of potential consumers and the barriers to overcome.
Formulation requirements on moisture and starch for extrusion
Maximizing nutrition while optimizing the processing of extruded products can be a challenging operation.
Certification is much more than a quality label
As certification schemes become more popular in many industries, experts in the field decode the value of these credentials for the pet sector.
Fruit and veg in pet food: formulations, claims and safe use
Plant ingredients are routinely added to pet foods, but formulations and amounts can vary greatly – as can potential benefits.
Europe proposes new rules on the welfare and traceability of pets
Brussels wants to set harmonized European standards and to control further the online trade of animals. GlobalPETS learns more.
Arcaplanet: new digital features, more stores and sustainable targets
The biggest Italian pet retailer shares with GlobalPETS the achievements in 2023 and plans for the upcoming year.
