Author: Nicole Kerwin

VARGEÃO, BRAZIL — On February 26, Kemin Industries launched its new Innovation Center and second spray-drying facility at its regional headquarters in Vargeão, Santa Catarina. According to the company, this makes the Kemin Nutrisurance location the largest pet food manufacturing plant in Latin America by volume capacity for dry and liquid palatants.Kemin Nutrisurance is working on expanding its Research and Exploration Services to help enhance product co-creation with its customers at every stage of pet food production. The company originally launched its Research and Exploration Services in July 2023 with the introduction of its first wet pet food pilot plant.…

NEPTUNE CITY, NJ. — Cadet®, a dog chew and treat brand under the Central Garden & Pet portfolio, introduces its newest trio of products: Chewalicious™ No Rawhide Chews, Chef’s Specialties™ Beef Hide Shish Kabobs, and Homestyle® Jerky Turducken Recipe.”As pet parents ourselves, we know first-hand how rewarding it is to see our dogs excited for quality chews that they love and are happy to provide,” said Glen S. Axelrod, president and chief executive officer of Cadet. “That’s why we at Cadet can’t wait for furry friends to experience our newest chews that not only deliver exciting combinations of flavors and…

ATLANTA — With pet parents looking for more functional nutritional products to support their barking and meowing companions, biotic ingredients have become all the rage. Known for their ability to support gut health in humans, biotics have popularized the pet food industry for their purported benefits to the pet microbiome.Kelly Swanson, Ph.D., director of the division of nutritional sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, took a deep dive into biotics during her presentation at the American Feed Industry Association’s 2024 Pet Food Conference, showing of potential benefits and applications in pet nutrition.According to Swanson, gastrointestinal (GI) health can be…

NASHVILLE, TENN. — REÁL MESA™, a pet food brand that aims to bring authentic Mediterranean foods to pet bowls, recently announced their first foray into brick-and-mortar retail. The brand’s pet food products are now available at Blain’s Farm & Fleet locations throughout the Midwest.REÁL MESA debuted in September 2023 under the guidance of Chef José Andrés, who aims to “change the way dogs experience food” through Mediterranean-inspired formulas. The brand then launched its products in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) market in October, which has since become popular, according to the company.”America’s pets, you deserve good food too,” Andrés said. “Dogs give…

PARIS — On Feb. 26, Innovafeed launched its new brand — Hilucia™ — to provide a complete range of high-quality, insect-based ingredients for use in animal nutrition, as well as plant nutrition, with minimal environmental impact. Hilucia offers a range of products made from Hermetically glowing (black soldier fly) larvae, also called BSFL.According to Innovafeed, demand for insect-based ingredients has increased due to increasing consumer concern for the environment. In pet food, the United States currently uses more than 4 million tons of animal-derived ingredients to make dry and wet formulas, according to the Pet Food Institute. Through its BSFL…

HILLSBOROUGH, NC. — Human-grade, fresh pet food company Viva Raw issued a voluntary recall of its Duck recipes for dogs and cats at the end of January. The recall includes four products for dogs and cats.The recall involves one lot, #22853, of the company’s Duck recipes: Viva Duck for Dogs (Ground), Viva Duck for Dogs (Chunked), Viva Duck for Cats, and Viva Pure Duck. Formulas from the lot were distributed from Oct. 24, 2023, to December 7, 2023, to over 1,500 customers.According to the company, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received a consumer complaint regarding the Viva Duck…

IRVINE, CALIF. — JustFoodForDogs (JFFD) announced the appointment of Eric Kufel as chairman and chief executive officer on Feb. 20. Kufel replaces Julian Mack, who will remain with the company as a member of its board of directors.”We are pleased to have someone with Eric’s proven track record of leading high-growth businesses step in as CEO at this point in JFFD’s growth trajectory,” said Mack. “I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished over the past three years, and I’m grateful to our talented team for their hard work and dedication to pets and pet parents. Our team is what makes JustFoodForDogs…

ATLANTA — Sustainability and climate change have long been on the minds of consumers. Deep concern for the environment has led manufacturers to try to improve their environmental efforts, all hoping to reduce their impact.For the pet food and treatment industry, environmental concerns have led to increased interest in the wider use of eco-friendly packaging, the development of alternative protein ingredients, and the promotion of more sustainable operations. of the facility.Frank Mitloehner, professor and air quality specialist at UC Davis and Director of the Department of Animal Science at the CLEAR Center. | Source: Sosland Publishing Co. / Nicole KerwinAlthough…

NEW YORK — Antelope Pets’ Ark Naturals brand has introduced its latest products — a line of feline dental treatments designed to promote dental health and overall well-being.According to several industry studies, oral health issues are common in cats with an estimated 50% to 90% of cats aged four and older suffering from some form of dental disease. . With this in mind, pet parents are increasingly looking for nutritional solutions, such as treats, that support their pets’ oral health. According to Antelope Pets, it and Ark Naturals understand the importance of oral hygiene in cats and created these treats…

TEMECULA, CALIF. — NaturVet, a 30-year “pioneer” in pet health and wellness, recently appointed Geoff Granger as chief executive officer. Granger will use his extensive experience to help expand NaturVet’s presence and relationships within the pet care industry.Granger has nearly 30 years of national retail experience, as well as more than a decade of leadership experience in the pet industry. He previously served as an executive at Petco, where he played a key role in the retailer’s growth and success for more than 10 years and was responsible for driving strategic priorities in the pet health and wellness category. She…