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Registration is now open for the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)'s 2026 Midyear Meeting, which will be held Jan. 20 to 22 in New Orleans. This year’s event will feature two workshops — the SRIS Introductory Workshop and the AAFCO Investigations Workshop. The SRIS Introductory Workshop will take place Jan. 19 and will discuss the new SRIS pathway and dive into the new ingredient review process. The AAFCO Investigations Workshop will take place Jan. 22 and will focus on conducting field investigations, including best practices regarding stakeholder engagement, incident prevention, communications strategies and more. #PetFoodIndustry Image source: KOTO – Adobe Stock

The 2025 Pet Food Processing Exchange is in the books! This year’s event united #PetFood manufacturers, suppliers and thought-leaders for two days of education, networking and fresh ideas shaping the #PetFoodIndustry’s future. Thank you to all the speakers and attendees who joined us and made this year’s Exchange such a success. #PFPE2025 #PFPExchange

NEW PRODUCTS 🚨 Bully Max expanded its High-Protein Power Chews line with new flavors. This fall, the brand is rolling out a limited-edition pumpkin flavor for Halloween, followed by a refreshing mint flavor that will debut this Christmas. Each chew packs 75 grams of protein, is made from 100% natural ingredients and designed to deliver lasting strength and energy in a long-lasting chew, according to the brand. Power Chews also feature a microwave-softening technology that allows pet parents to microwave them when they become too small, allowing the chews to soften and continue being enjoyed. #PetFoodIndustry Image source: Bully Max

Today's #PetFoodIndustry headlines: 🐶Bully Max introduces new flavors of its Power Chews 📢Registration opens for Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)'s 2026 Midyear Meeting 🍿Years .com launches dog popcorn 🏭FoodSafe Drains will showcase its products at #EATS25 To read these stories and more, be sure to visit our website!

Quote of the Week 📢 As younger consumers begin to dominate pet ownership, e-commerce sales continue to climb, rising 45.7% over the past five years, according to Euromonitor International. This is largely attributed to the fact that e-commerce has become the preferred place for newer brands to launch more innovative formats and specialized formulas, those of which younger pet owners are seeking for their pets. #PetFoodIndustry

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News from World Grain 📰 Scoular announced new leadership in its global fishmeal and fish oil businesses. The marine leadership team consists of Quinn Maass, director of the Marine Ingredients division; Tony Stella, Global Marine product manager; Evan Ibach, North America Marine product manager; and Jose Raul Velarde, Mexico Marine product manager. “As demand grows for sustainable sources of protein and Omega 3s, Scoular’s marine ingredients business is evolving to meet it,” said Scoular CEO Paul Maass. “This team brings a renewed focus on our customers and suppliers and aligns with our mission of creating safe, reliable and innovative supply chain solutions for their businesses.” #PetFoodInndustry Image source: Scoular

Continuing its investigation into a Salmonella outbreak, the Public Health Agency of Canada | Agence de la santé publique du Canada has identified certain Puppy Love and Puppy World branded dog treats as the likely source for some illnesses in humans. Since its original notice in September, the number of reported illnesses in humans has jumped to 31. Details on the #foodsafety issue: https://ow.ly/h5jO50XgBlu #PetFoodIndustry

Blue Buffalo announced the retail launch of its new Love Made Fresh line, marking Blue Buffalo and General Mills’ entry into the fresh #PetFood category. According to General Mills, with this launch, Blue Buffalo will represent the largest US pet food brand to offer solutions across dry, wet and fresh feeding. Enhanced with vitamins, minerals and nutrients to support dogs’ health, Love Made Fresh is available in two forms: Scoop & Serve Tub, which is available in Chunky Chicken Stew and Chunky Beef Stew, and Slice & Serve Rolls, which is available in Chicken and Beef recipes. “At the heart of Love Made Fresh is a simple truth: There are countless ways pet parents show love for their dogs, and we believe mealtime should live up to that same level of care,” said Nicole Ayers of General Mills. “Love Made Fresh helps pet parents turn everyday feeding moments into fresh acts of love. We’re excited to extend our legacy of loving pets like family and feeding pets like family with our entry to the fresh pet food category.” Love Made Fresh is now available at an array of stores, including Walmart, Target, Kroger, Meijer and many local grocery stores. #DogFood #PetFoodIndustry Image source: Blue Buffalo

Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures have selected three startups for the 2025 Next Generation Pet Food Program: Canada-based ALT PRO Advantage, Sweden-based Seaqure labs and India-based Terramatter. The startups will benefit from world class mentorship, access to cutting edge R&D facilities, and tailored opportunities for strategic partnerships with Mars Petcare, Big Idea Ventures, AAK, Bühler and Givaudan. “Each of the startups bring cutting-edge solutions to the pet food industry, delivering solutions that can reduce environmental impact and address concerns about ingredient accessibility and security,” said Elisabetta Pierangelo of Mars. Get the full scoop on the program: https://ow.ly/vghj50XgAW4 #PetFoodIndustry #PetFood