Author: Lisa Cleaver

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) fined the SC Pet Food Solutions US$20,000 in over discharges state inspectors say washed over property and into a small stream in Saluda County.According to a report from a local news site, The statean enforcement document released last week said the company violated state pollution control laws when it allowed polluted runoff to leave approved waste disposal sites.SC Pet Food Solutions is a joint venture between 3D Solutions Holdings and Amick Farms created to convert poultry into specialty proteins and fats for the pet food industry.DHEC’s action follows numerous inspections…

Excerpted from a press releaseTropikal Pet, a Turkish producer of food for cats and dogs known for brands such as Goody and Champion, has agreed to raise US$9 million with Eminova Holdings International. With the investment, the company plans to increase its capacity, double the current export sales, add new products to its existing product range, reduce the increase in working capital purchase costs, operate at full capacity, and entered the US market.”Sales of pet foods are increasing more and more every year around the world, as Tropikal Pet, we signed a very important agreement to expand the Turkish market…

Prestige Feed Products and the town where it is based, the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois, continue their legal battle over noise and odor complaints.According to a report from Journals and Topics, in a brief status hearing on Feb. 28, Riccardo DiMonte, attorney for Prestige Feed Products, told the judge he had an agreement with the village to exchange discovery and documents in the village’s effort to shut down the animal feed plant. The judge set a date of March 20 for both sides to appear in court again, when an update on the discovery exchange and a deposition schedule…

Excerpted from a press release.The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) announced that. Frontiers in Veterinary Science (Front. Vet. Sci.) have published results from a first-of-its-kind peer-reviewed safety study of cannabidiol products in healthy dogs. In the study, various cannabinoids were well tolerated in healthy male and female dogs when dosed for 90 consecutive days with a 14-day recovery period. Based on the results of this study, other published studies, and data from extensive post-market surveillance, hemp-derived cannabinoids are well tolerated in healthy dogs. at a dose of 5mg/kg of body weight per day and does not pose a significant risk…

“To stay ahead of snacking trends, you must understand what the consumer drivers are,” said Suzy Badarraco, president, Culinary Tides. “Anyone can tell you what the trends are, but if you don’t understand the drivers, you won’t know the origin, longevity or trajectory of the trends. You’ll be blind.”Badaracco will speak at the welcome and opening session of Petfood Essentialsan interactive, informal educational preconference seminar, held on April 29, the day before the opening of the Petfood Forum. His session, “Unlocking revenue potential through pet snack conservation,” will focus on helping pet food professionals cross-analyze trend data to create actionable…

A recent study, published in Journal Insects as Food and Feed and sponsored by Protix, reported positive effects on dog oral health when using insect ingredients in dog food.The study, conducted with a diet based on the black soldier fly (BSF), reported positive effects on dental health and also showed a decrease in halitosis that afflicts many of its canine companions. According to Protix, the results of open learning provide exciting opportunities for pet food manufacturers to develop new applications, from treats and kibble to wet food, that leverage the positive oral health message.During the study, eight female beagle dogs…

Excerpted from a press release.BARK is expanding its consumables business with the launch of its first full collection of seven unique dog treat flavors. Snack Packs from BARK feature treats inspired by classic breakfast cereals with corresponding mascots and surprises in each box. The treat collection, including four flagship 10-ounce boxes and three resealable 10-ounce bags, is available now at Target stores, on target.com and on bark.co.Using new recipes developed by BARK’s team of dog food experts and nutritionists, the collection offers a variety of meat and allergy-friendly options in crunchy and soft textures, and all are gluten-free. artificial preservatives,…

Driven by consumer demand and evolving legislation, the pet industry is embracing alternative packaging. “Reduce, reuse, recycle” is top of mind for both consumers and pet food producers when it comes to packaging.Packaging protects the pet food’s shelf life and flavor characteristics. When planning pet food packaging materials, being aware of the lifecycle and circular recovery path of those materials can help pet food producers and consumers make environmental choices while avoiding “greenwashing” – false or misleading statements about the positive environmental impact of a product. Greenwashing can convey a false impression or provide misleading information about the environmental benefits…

Excerpted from a press releaseGreenVenus has established a strategic partnership with Plant Research (NZ). Together, they aim to initiate the development of novel field pea varieties without undesirable characteristics such as beany smells and indigestibility and improve climate resilience for global cultivation.GreenVenus said the collaboration is centered on the production of premium, clean protein ingredients tailored for human and pet consumption, which promises to reshape the market landscape. While soybeans currently dominate the plant protein market, accounting for more than 60% of total plant protein sales, demand for pea proteins is experiencing exponential growth worldwide. This rise, says GreenVenus, is…

From 2020 to 2022, the pet care industry registered record numbers of M&A deals: 38 in pet care, pet food and veterinary services in 2022, 58 deals in 2021 and 48 in 2020. In 2023, the industry saw its fair share of activity, but there appears to be a downward trend this year. According to Cascadia Capital’s most recent Pet Industry Overview report, pet industry M&A is muted in 2023. The sectors that drove last year’s growth — supplements, veterinary services — showed volume declines, and in some cases, they were rapid. Except for co-manufacturing, the big strategists stayed on…