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IBERPET returns to Madrid bringing together key players from the pet industry

The fair will hold its next edition from 10 to 12 March at IFEMA MADRID and will bring together leading companies, professionals and organisations...

Argenta brings regulators, industry and scientific experts together in Barcelona

Argenta’s two-day conference brought together speakers from EFSA, the European Commission, DEFRA and other organisations to discuss regulatory simplification, new scientific guidance and products...

Veterindustria and MAPA workshop on nutritional supplements for pets

Veterindustria organised a workshop entitled ‘Nutritional supplements for companion and farm animals’, a technical conference held in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries...

Innovafeed and Protix are publishing a joint whitepaper

Innovafeed and Protix, two of the world's leading producers of Black Soldier Fly insect protein, have joined forces to publish a joint white paper...

Purina Pro Plan and FVE open applications for the Nutrition Research Grant 2026 to drive advances in companion animal nutrition

Research in companion animal nutrition takes centre stage once again with the launch of the Purina Pro Plan & FVE Nutrition Research Grant 2026,...

Spain’s pet food industry grew by 6.1% in 2025

Spain’s pet food industry closed 2025 with solid and sustained growth, reaching a total turnover of €2.178 billion, an increase of 6.1% compared with...

Royal Canin is launching a new technical meeting in Madrid

Royal Canin is launching a new technical meeting aimed at veterinary professionals, designed to provide a rigorous and practical update on the most common...

Kudo and Arcaplanet: partnership underway

Kudo, the cold‑pressed dog food brand that has been part of everyday life for many Italian families over the past seven years, is entering...

Bühler opens its Puffing Research & Technology Center

Bühler will officially open its Puffing Research & Technology Center in Uzwil on 22 October 2026, strengthening its commitment to advanced processing technologies and...

New APC webinar: “Beyond plasma: functional proteins for differentiated pet food products”

Pet food formulation is evolving towards solutions that deliver far more than basic nutrition. Today’s consumers expect products that support health and wellbeing while...

Aetna Group’s Intralogistics at Tecna 2026

Aetna Group will participate in TECNA, reference trade fair for the industrial technologies, taking place in Rimini, Italy from 22 to 25 September. The Group,...

BeneMeat publishes scientific paper on the safety of cultivated meat

Czech biotechnology company BeneMeat has published a scientific paper focused on the safety of cultivated meat in the scientific journal Physiological Research. The publication,...

Nattō (Bronson Group) supports Bab’in in its brand revival

Following a competitive pitch, Nattō was selected by Bab’in, the French premium nutrition brand for dogs and cats owned by Nasta Pet Food Group,...

Picart introduces Select Dog Grain Free

Picart expands its nutritional offering with the launch of Select Dog Grain Free, a line developed to meet the growing demand for grain‑free diets...

FlexLink launches the RC20, a compact collaborative palletizer for heavier cases

FlexLink, a Coesia company and leading provider of material handling solutions, has launched the new RC20, a standardized collaborative palletizing cell designed to extend...

COMING SOON! PET FOOD MARKETS, our new publication for manufacturers, distributors and retailers across the European pet food sector!

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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.

Challenges and methods for determining canine protein requirements across life stages

Summary of the article: Challenges and Methodologies to Assess Protein Requirement and Quality Across Different Life Stages in Dogs: A Review Determining precise protein...

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...

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.

Drivers of pet food choice

Summary of the article: https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15223235 The rapid expansion of the global pet food market and the diversification of products have intensified interest in understanding...

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...

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.

Guidelines for an elimination diet to diagnose food allergy in dogs and cats

This is a summary of the article entitled ‘Conducting a successful diet trial for the diagnosis of food allergy in dogs and cats’,...

Nutritional and Functional Properties of Colostrum in Puppies and Kittens

The review article titled "Nutritional and Functional Properties of Colostrum in Puppies and Kittens" (Rossi et al., 2021) provides an in-depth analysis of...

From ingredients to systems: A formulation framework for canine longevity

Technical review series This article forms part of a three-part technical review series on canine longevity, beginning with nutrition, body condition and digestive...

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