FDA Plans to Ban FD&C Red No. 3: Implications for Food, Drugs, and Pet Food
The FDA plans to prohibit the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested medications by January 15, 2027, citing research linking the dye to cancer in [...]
Tiendanimal and Royal Canin Educate 1,800 Kids on Animal Welfare in Spain
Since September, Tiendanimal, a Spanish pet retailer, in collaboration with Royal Canin, has offered free animal welfare workshops to over 1,800 children in schools across Spain, exceeding last year's [...]
Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Threaten US Agriculture with Higher Costs and Retaliation
President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could significantly impact the U.S. agricultural sector, with plans for 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, 10% on Chinese goods, and 100% [...]
European Pet Food Leaders Innovate with New Products and Facilities
European pet food companies are driving innovation and growth across the industry. Spain’s Picart Petcare has revamped its cat food range, enhancing formulas and aligning packaging for consistency and [...]
Russia Cracks Down on Illegal Pet Food Trade with Mandatory Labeling and Export Expansion Plans
Employees of Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor agency have uncovered illegal sales of pet food, including banned brands like Hill's, Acana, and Orijen. Belarusian companies were found distributing these products without the [...]
UK Pet Food’s 2023 Manifesto: Key Priorities for Sustainability and Trade
Ahead of the General Election in July, UK Pet Food, the association for the UK’s pet food industry, has released its manifesto outlining its priorities for policymakers. The manifesto [...]
Class Action Lawsuit Targets Purina for Misleading ‘Natural’ Pet Food Claims
In a recent development, Nestle Purina Petcare Company is now embroiled in a class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. [...]
Zooplus and GXO Logistics Unveil Cutting-Edge Logistics Hub in Czech Town
In early October, Zooplus, the foremost online retailer for pet supplies in Europe, partnered with GXO Logistics, a contract logistics service provider, to inaugurate a state-of-the-art logistics center in [...]
Relief for US pet owners through new bills
In order to simplify the house-hunting for families with pets and families with lower income, US federal lawmakers have introduced two bills in June. The U.S. Reps. Adam Schiff [...]
New animal welfare bill now passed in Spain
In a very narrow vote, the Spanish Congress has passed a new animal welfare bill. The new regulation will include a positive list of pets that are allowed to [...]