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Pet Food & Nutrition
Kremlin takes control of Nestlé Russia’s assets
18 Sep 2026
Nestlé says it is committed to “taking all necessary steps to protect its rights” after Russian authorities take temporary control of its operations in the country.
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M&S launches own-brand pet food range
11 Sep 2026
UK retailer Marks & Spencer has launched its own-brand pet food line Paws & Pals – a well-timed and strategic move that will appeal to loyal shoppers, says a marketing expert.
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Pump-based liquid pet supplement focuses on health and convenience
8 Sep 2026
Prefera Pet Food uses a plastic pump-based packaging to make administering its liquid supplements for cats and dogs easier, healthier, and more accurate.
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Royal Canin launches ‘freshly-cooked’ therapeutic dog food
1 Sep 2026
Mars-owned Royal Canin has moved into the therapeutic diet sector with the launch of its Fresh Veterinary Diets range for dogs with health conditions. We asked a veterinary nutritionist for her opinion.
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Pet food brands chase the GLP-1 trend with fibre and flavonoids
29 Jul 2026
Omni and PetNutra are developing dog supplements around the GLP-1 pathway, using ingredients like fibre, resistant starch, and a citrus flavonoid.
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UK publishes guidance on SPS food trade agreement with EU
27 Jul 2026
The UK government has shared guidance on how food businesses can prepare for its upcoming Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU.
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Premium pet food: Fussy felines help drive Nestlé’s pet food plans
8 Jul 2026
The production of pet food is slowing as people adopt smaller dogs and more cats, prompting brands – such as Nestlé – to focus on premium and specialised products.
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US Supreme Court sides with Bayer on glyphosate pesticides
7 Jul 2026
The US Supreme Court has ruled that Bayer cannot be held liable for failure to warn of health risks related to its glyphosate-based products – a ruling met with mixed response amongst industry and NGOs.
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Two in three pet owners interested in personalised diets, survey shows
15 Jun 2026
Almost two-thirds of pet owners are interested in personalised diets for their pets, with the potential for better health and wellbeing key drivers, a survey shows.
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Pet food industry embraces upcycled ingredients
9 Jun 2026
The use of upcycled ingredients in pet food is growing in popularity, with two industry bodies introducing a new certification for products that use such ingredients.
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‘World's first’ complete dog food with cultivated meat hits EU market
4 Jun 2026
Italian brand Forza10 has launched a complete wet dog food that the company claims is the first commercially launched pet food containing cultivated meat.
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Food and drink giants call for postponements to EU packaging laws
1 Jun 2026
Some of Europe’s biggest companies, including Coca-Cola, Kraft Heinz, McCormick, and Mondelēz, have called for new EU rules on packaging to be delayed.
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