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Food Business News
foodbusinessnews.net
Food industry news and analysis from Sosland Publishing, covering pet food processing, ingredients, market trends and manufacturing.
Visit ↗Pet Food Processing
petfoodprocessing.net
Manufacturing, extrusion, processing technology and supply chain news.
Visit ↗Vegconomist
vegconomist.com
Plant-based and alternative protein pet food launches and investments.
Visit ↗Food Safety News
foodsafetynews.com
Breaking pet food recalls, FDA actions, contamination alerts and food safety news. Essential for compliance monitoring.
Visit ↗Truth About Pet Food
truthaboutpetfood.com
Safety, recalls, ingredient regulations and FDA compliance watchdog.
Visit ↗GlobalPETS Industry
globalpetindustry.com
International pet industry news with a European and Asian lens.
Visit ↗Pet Age
petage.com
B2B media for the pet specialty retail market. Product trends, retail strategy, buyer behaviour and industry news.
Visit ↗Prepared Foods
preparedfoods.com
Formulation, ingredients and food science for product developers — covers pet food nutrition innovation and trends.
Visit ↗Whole Dog Journal
whole-dog-journal.com
Trusted pet nutrition and health authority since 1998. Vet-authored articles on dog food, diet, and wellness.
Visit ↗Kinship
kinship.com
Expert-led pet health and nutrition platform. Vet-reviewed guidance on food, wellness and everyday pet care.
Visit ↗Bark & Whiskers
barkandwhiskers.com
Dr. Karen Becker's integrative pet health and nutrition. Holistic and science-backed guidance on pet food and wellness.
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Market trends · 2026
These figures are editorial — compiled from Innova Market Insights, Bloomberg Intelligence, Future Market Insights and Petfood Industry's 2026 poll. Update them here when you find better data. Directional signals, not market measurements.
Growing segments
Fresh / raw diet
+88%
Insect protein
+74%
Vet clinical diets
+67%
Functional treats
+62%
Dental health
+55%
Senior nutrition
+39%
Personalised plans
+28%
Cooling segments
Grain-free (DCM)
−18%
Mass-market kibble
−12%
Weekly signals
📊 50% of industry pros cite functional health as #1 trend — petfoodindustry.com 2026 poll
⚠️ Pure sustainability messaging losing retail traction — health + eco combined claims outperform
🔬 Cultivated seafood: Umami Bioworks registers 2 EU pet food ingredients
🇺🇸 MAHA may slow US GRAS approvals — EU regulatory window growing for founders
Sources: Innova Market Insights · Bloomberg Intelligence · Future Market Insights · Petfood Industry 2026 poll · APPA State of the Industry 2026. Last updated April 2026.
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