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Nestlé faces US lawsuit for allegedly false advertising pet food as ‘natural’

Nestlé faces US lawsuit for allegedly false advertising pet food as ‘natural’

16 Nov 2023

Legal action has been brought against Nestlé Purina Petcare in the US, after various products were allegedly falsely marketed as ‘natural’, despite containing multiple synthetic ingredients.

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Healthy and humane: Noochies launches pet food that is factory farming-free

Healthy and humane: Noochies launches pet food that is factory farming-free

15 Sep 2023

US pet food brand Noochies uses nutritional yeast to make its meat-free, healthy dog food and freeze-dried snacks for cats and dogs – a humane pet food range that is free from factory farming meat, it says.

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Insect protein market heats up in APAC region

Insect protein market heats up in APAC region

12 Jun 2023

Packed with superfood-level nutritional benefits and with a neutral taste, Asian brands are using insect protein in finished products, such as Thailand’s Proothie, which makes cricket protein granola bars.

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Plant-based could be the way forward in pet food

Plant-based could be the way forward in pet food

25 May 2023

Growing numbers of pet owners are choosing plant-based food for their pets for health and sustainability reasons, according to ProVeg, with many products containing healthy wholefood ingredients like kale, chia, beetroot, and broccoli.

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Sustainability a growing focus for global pet food brands

Sustainability a growing focus for global pet food brands

6 Apr 2023

Pet food brands around the world are responding to consumer demands for sustainable pet food in many ways, from upcycled ingredients to carbon footprint claims and reduced-plastic packaging.

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