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As of January 1, active service members are now authorized to receive reimbursement for expenses related to moving a pet home due to a permanent change of station transfer. The cost of moving for either a dog or a cat includes travel costs within the US or abroad and any other travel requirements, according to the Joint Travel Regulations Office. Since taking office, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has prioritized efforts to strengthen support for Defense Department personnel and family members under his “Caring for Our Service Members” campaign and Family.” Those efforts include major initiatives to improve…
Although inflation has eased from its worst levels in 2022, higher prices for many goods still plague consumers, economists and politicians. Take pet food, for example. In the US, its monthly year-over-year (YOY) inflation number has continued to decline since mid-2023, including in January 2024, but prices are nearly 24% higher than in January 2021 and 26.5% which is higher than in January 2019.Of course, one of the main factors driving pet food prices is producer costs, as measured by the pet food producer index (PPI). According to data compiled and analyzed by John Gibbons, aka the Pet Business Professor,…
BY DR. CYNDI WELLSOwnerPet Pangea This is a bittersweet announcement for me … and possibly for you as part of the Pet Pangea community. Here’s the bittersweet one: Pet Pangea will permanently leave the Central Park Square storefront location at 6pm on Feb. 27. And here’s the sweet: A new, exciting chapter for Pet Pangea is upon us! Our plans are still TOP SECRET, but we’ll let you know what’s happening as it happens. However, we don’t want you to be without your favorite pet foods, treats, or anything your pet may need while we work on ways to serve…
Pet food is a complex product: like baby formula, it provides the complete nutrition of an animal – it must contain the right combination of fat, protein, fiber and nutrients to meet the requirements set by the Food Standards Agency .Manufacturers have to juggle multiple global supply chains and hundreds of ingredients. Meat in particular has risen in price since the pandemic. In the US, outbreaks of Covid have forced the closure of meatpacking plants, stifling demand and driving up prices.A common misconception is that pet food often contains “by-product” meats like liver and pizzle. But the pet food industry…
Headquartered in Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom, Assisi products are sold in the UK and throughout Europe, with two natural treat production facilities located in Poland. Assisi is a key partner to leading customers across the grocery, e-commerce and specialty pet channels, offering a wide range of branded and private label products. Wind Point is a long-standing investor in the pet and animal nutrition industry, with select previous and current investments including Targeted PetCare, FoodScience, Petmate and Pestell Nutrition. The Reed Smith team advising Wind Point includes corporate partners Sam Webster, Bradley Schmarak and Ravi Pattani, supported by associates Victoria Bryden,…
A collaborative team of scientists led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently found that there is no physiological evidence to support a leading theory—involving the surface area of fish gills—as to why many fish species are “shrinking” as temperatures warm water due to climate change. Known as the Gill Oxygen Limitation (GOL) theory, it has been proposed as the universal mechanism explaining fish size and has been used in several predictions of future global fishing outcomes. However, researchers, representing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, US Geological Survey, the University of California Davis as well as UMass Amherst, conducted…
For human foods and beverages, focus is on ingredients. While that’s not new, it has reached a level that inspires Innova Market Insights to name it the top trend for 2024.LuAnn Williams, co-founder and global insights director of innova, explained in a recent webinar that the food industry has come full circle in terms of ingredients, from the early attention to functional foods in the 1990s to the first clean label concepts, which created a list of ” avoid”, to the greater focus now on the “hero ingredient.” We see similar patterns in pet food.An Innova survey of consumers in…
Image:Photo From Outward Hound. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Let’s be honest about one thing — when it comes to dog toys, it can be really hard to find one that can handle gnawing, biting, pulling, and general rough play. Dogs can be fierce with their toys, which is why you want to invest in a toy that will really last. Fortunately, we’re here to help. We’ve tracked down the dog toy shoppers who love it and their dogs love it, and this Amazon’s…
Our Top PicksEmbark on a quest to find the perfect personalized dog blanket, a true testament to your love for your four-legged companion. These blankets not only offer warmth and coziness but also enhance your home decor with their unique touch. As the demand for unique pet accessories grows, personalized dog blankets stand out as a thoughtful choice for pet owners around the world. However, navigating through the many options can be daunting. Considerations such as material, personalization options, durability, and ease of maintenance play important roles. While prioritizing your pet’s comfort is important, finding a blanket that complements your…
Summary Company Announcement Date: October 30, 2023 FDA Publication Date: October 30, 2023 Product Type: Animals and VeterinaryFood and Beverage Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Potential Salmonella contamination Company Name: Pet Food in Mid America Brand: Product Description: Product Description Dog Food, Select Beef Meal and Brown Rice Formula Company Announcement Mid America Pet Food, Mount Pleasant, Texas, is voluntarily recalling three lots of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula manufactured at its production facility in Mount Pleasant, Texas because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This voluntary recall was…