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Cat Years launches Cat Years Hydration Boosters, its first product to improve feline hydration

Cat Years, dedicated to feline wellbeing, has officially announced the launch of Hydration Boosters, its first product developed to address one of the most...

Swedencare strengthens the global position with the 2026 Capital Markets Day

Swedencare, the Sweden‑based company specialising in nutraceutical solutions for companion animals and operating across key international markets, hosted its Capital Markets Day 2026 on...

Frozzy’s expands its portfolio with the launch of Happy Gut Protein Bites

Frozzy's has unveiled Happy Gut Protein Bites, the latest addition to its functional snack range for dogs, created in response to the rising demand...

Innovafeed enters new commercial phase with €51m raise and full industrial maturity at Nesle

French insect‑ingredient producer Innovafeed, specialised in Hermetia illucens‑based proteins, oils and functional ingredients for aquaculture, pet food and agriculture, has entered a new stage...

Webinar by Fabio Procoli on the nutritional approach to canine chronic enteropathies

On Tuesday, 9 June at 8:00 PM (CET), the webinar Latest Insights in Canine Chronic Enteropathies: A Nutritional Approach will take place, offering a...

Icelandic+ honoured with the 2026 Pet Insight Vanguard Award in the Fish Treats category

Icelandic+, an Icelandic company specialising in natural snacks and chews for pets, has been awarded the 2026 Pet Insight Vanguard Award in the Fish...

Maurizio Bertocco named as UCIMA President-designate

The successor to Riccardo Cavanna at the helm of the Italian packaging machinery manufacturers’ association for the 2026–2030 term will be elected in July...

Pet Pandry Portugal introduces new functional ranges for Fürree

Pet Pandry Portugal has expanded the portfolio of its Fürree brand with the launch of new functional ranges designed to meet the growing demand...

Swiss Energy Pets — Global expansion

Swiss Energy Pets, part of the Swiss Global Swiss Group (GSG), is accelerating its international expansion and actively seeking new distributors, importers, wholesalers and...

Cotécnica strengthens growth to nearly €170M driven by Ownat and its premium positioning

Cotécnica closed 2025 with revenues of €169.2 million, marking a 7% increase compared with the previous year. This growth was largely fuelled by the...

AnimalMax stands out at Premios Mascotas with recognition for Kit Cat Fillet Fresh

AnimalMax, a leading distributor of premium pet brands in Europe, was one of the key names highlighted at the latest edition of the Premios...

The Fatory introduces new nitrogen filling capabilities to enhance oil stability and increase shelf life 

The Fatory, one of Europe's largest private label manufacturers of pet nutrition products and a member of the Bioriginal Group of Companies, has introduced...

Honkajoki releases updated Supplier Code of Conduct

Honkajoki has reinforced its commitment to a sustainable, ethical, and legally compliant value chain through its updated Supplier Code of Conduct, which sets out...

AVEPA highlights a new national initiative to promote animal welfare and the human–animal bond

AVEPA, the Spanish Association of Small Animals Veterinarians, has highlighted the launch of a new national initiative led by the Dingonatura Foundation to recognise...

GAPFA participates in WOAH’s 93rd General Session and reinforces its commitment to global animal health

The Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations (GAPFA) took part last week in the 93rd General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health...
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Industry updates

Events

The pet food sector moves quickly, setting the pace for innovation across the industry. Trade fairs, congresses and professional gatherings have become essential spaces for spotting trends, building connections and understanding where the market is heading. Each event brings news, launches and opportunities that link the entire value chain in a dynamic, fast‑evolving environment.

The Pet Nutraceutical Zone will take centre stage at Vitafoods Asia 2026

Vitafoods Asia 2026, taking place from 2–4 September in Bangkok, will bring together the region’s nutraceutical industry for three days of innovation, insights...

Iberzoo+Propet 2026: a landmark edition

Iberzoo Propet 2026 has closed its doors at IFEMA MADRID after an edition that once again exceeded all expectations and confirmed the strong...

Visitor registration for VICTAM International 2026 and GRAPAS Europe 2026

Visitor registration for VICTAM International 2026 and GRAPAS Europe 2026 : 👉 Register via: https://www.databadge.net/vctm2026/reg/ The premier international event for animal feed processing, grain handling...

Ingredients

This section includes technical articles dedicated to the science behind pet food ingredients. Each text examines how specific ingredients behave nutritionally and technologically, offering clear, evidence based insights for professionals involved in product development.

Sustainable innovation in pet food: functional potential of carrot‑based products

This article is based on a study conducted in 2025 in which two prototypes of functional dog food, a sauce and gummies, were...

Alternative proteins in canine and feline nutrition: how contemporary owners build acceptance and purchase decisions

Interest in alternative proteins in canine and feline nutrition has ceased to be a marginal phenomenon and has become an axis of innovation...

Cultivated meat as a pet food ingredient: from biotechnology to industrial feasibility

Cultivated meat has become one of the most discussed developments in the pet food sector. Its appeal lies not only in technological novelty...

Manufacturers

This section brings together technical and scientific articles relevant for the companies shaping today’s pet food landscape. Each contribution offers a closer look at the realities of manufacturing: operational challenges, advances in formulation, quality and safety standards, innovation pipelines, communication strategies and the evolving expectations of the veterinary sector.

Palatability perceived by cats and dogs: biological, nutritional, and technological bases

The palatability perceived by the cat and the dog is determined by the biological differences, the feeding behaviors, and the nutritional requirements specific...

Canine and feline obesity: pet food formulation as the foundation of an integrated approach

  Obesity in dogs and cats has become one of the most persistent health challenges in contemporary veterinary practice. It is not simply an...

Communication of sustainability in the pet food industry

Sustainability has become a strategic axis for the pet food industry, driven by the humanisation of companion animals, market diversification and growing sensitivity...

Owner

The role of the pet owner is becoming central to how pet nutrition evolves. Their choices reflect growing interest in health, natural ingredients, sustainability and trust in brands. Communication with veterinarians shapes feeding decisions, while preferences, buying criteria and emerging trends increasingly influence product development and market direction. This section explores how today’s pet owners drive innovation and redefine the way nutrition is understood across the industry.

How pet owners perceive the role of the veterinary team in ethical and sustainable feeding decisions

Pet owners are increasingly interested in foods that reflect values related to animal welfare and environmental sustainability. Within this context, the veterinary team...

Alternative proteins in canine and feline nutrition: how contemporary owners build acceptance and purchase decisions

Interest in alternative proteins in canine and feline nutrition has ceased to be a marginal phenomenon and has become an axis of innovation...

Updated European landscape of canine nutrition: Formulation and labelling

The European dog food market has changed rapidly over the past five years. The study by Boukid and Rosentrater (2025), which analyses more...

Clinical

This section presents technical articles focused on clinical nutrition of pets. The content explores how dietary strategies support the management of common health conditions, and offers guidance for small animal veterinarians.

Canine and feline obesity: pet food formulation as the foundation of an integrated approach

  Obesity in dogs and cats has become one of the most persistent health challenges in contemporary veterinary practice. It is not simply an...

Nutrition and oral lesions in feline gingivostomatitis: The role of hypoallergenic diets

Feline chronic gingivostomatitis is one of the most painful and complex oral diseases in feline medicine. Its inflammatory nature, chronic progression and high...

Nutrition and ageing in dogs and cats: Physiological keys and dietary strategies

The increasing life expectancy of dogs and cats has transformed both veterinary medicine and pet food formulation. Nutrition is recognised as one of...

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