Food Safety

Facing mounting challenges both economically and environmentally, the pet food industry is increasingly looking at utilizing aquatic organisms in its formulations.

Arthro Biotech outlines ambitious plans to increase production to 100,000 tons annually by 2030.

The move aims to overturn the registration requirements that have significantly hindered pet product manufacturers’ business.

Obesity in pets is a growing issue, with over half of dogs and cats affected. Yeast betaglucan offers a natural solution, reducing inflammation and improving overall pet health.

The firm, which recently added J.M. Smucker’s pet brands and Perfection Pet Foods, plans to invest up to $100 million in its portfolio this year.

Both bodies have worked together for the past 17 years. Now, the US federal agency is looking for a new approach.

The new measure could potentially broaden commercial opportunities in a sector that previously had no established framework.

Even though it calls for more nutritional evidence, the country’s veterinary representative body now recognizes that dogs can be safely fed with meat-alternatives products.

Steve Reed contributed to the recent debate about animal welfare legislation in the Parliament.

A recent survey revealed a gap between pet parents' understanding of how to increase their pets' longevity and their actual approach.