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The Vitafoods Asia 2026 Conference Agenda is LIVE!

Ready to discover what’s shaping the future of nutraceuticals? Explore 3 stages packed with expert insights, emerging trends, scientific breakthroughs and industry innovation. 🔴 Main Stage Hear...

VEGDOG Belly Vurst: functional puppy snack for healthy early development

VEGDOG is expanding its puppy range with the launch of Belly Vurst, a functional snack developed specifically for puppies from the eighth week of...

Zesty Paws: international recognition for its Probiotic Bites

Zesty Paws has been highlighted by Business Insider, which has recognised Probiotic Bites as one of the best probiotics for dogs, selected by its...

Real Simplicity Petfood launches on VioVet: premium single‑protein nutrition for a fast‑growing market

Pet Brands Limited has announced the official launch of Real Simplicity Petfood on VioVet, one of the UK’s most influential online veterinary retailers. The...

Cotecnica completes acquisition of Life Pet Care

Cotecnica, the Spanish agri‑food cooperative behind the Ownat brand, has completed the acquisition of Italian company Life Pet Care S.r.l., marking a significant step...

MicroHarvest advances Leuna protein plant following successful technical and economic validation by Drees & Sommer

MicroHarvest, the German biotech scale‑up producing protein ingredients through biomass fermentation of regional agri‑food side streams, has confirmed that Drees & Sommer has completed...

Vegdog introduces three plant‑based cat snacks

Vegdog expands its feline range with the arrival of VEGCAT Skincares, the third plant‑based snack in its portfolio. This launch reflects a clear direction:...

Goldpet, Recommended Brand 2026 for the third consecutive year

Goldpet, a 100% Portuguese company, has been distinguished as a Recommended Brand 2026 by Portal da Queixa by Consumers Trust (the leading consumer reputation...

Lider Pet Food hosts institutional delegation at its Salihli production campus

Lider Pet Food hosted an institutional delegation to its Salihli production campus (Turkey), led by Erkan Alkan, Deputy General Manager of Food and Control,...

Oterra launches natural yellow to help pet food brands replace FD&C Yellow 5

Oterra, a leading producer of natural colors and color solutions, has launched ColorFruit® Pet Yellow 1060 WSS-P, an AAFCO natural compliant yellow for pet food,...

TRIXIE marks a new milestone as Central Garden & Pet acquires a majority stake

TRIXIE Heimtierbedarf has announced a significant milestone in its corporate journey: Central Garden & Pet has acquired a majority stake in the company, becoming...

Bound Pets prepares UK retail launch with a new approach to pet supplementation

Bound Pets is just weeks away from beginning its first expansion into the UK retail channel, starting with the Just for Pets chain. This...

Barcelona Packaging Hub drives innovation in sustainable packaging for the pet food sector

Barcelona Packaging Hub is strengthening its position as an international reference in advanced packaging technology with new solutions specifically tailored to the pet food...

Nutravet launches Nutravive, a new fast‑acting recuperation support for dogs and cats

Nutravet (UK) Limited has introduced Nutravive, a highly palatable liquid formulation designed to support dogs and cats during periods of recovery, illness or reduced...

Eggnovo highlights the role of healthspan in the new generation of healthy‑ageing solutions for pets

Eggnovo is drawing attention to a growing shift in pet healthcare: the rise of healthspan, defined as the years an animal spends in good...

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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.

Nutritional management of hepatobiliary diseases in dogs and cats

Summary of the article: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2025.03.007 Hepatobiliary diseases in dogs and cats generate profound metabolic disturbances affecting digestion, detoxification, protein synthesis and energy regulation. Nutritional...

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...

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