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A panel of experienced pet food professionals shared their advice on how to begin a sustainability plan that meets a specific company’s needs, at #PetfoodForum 2024. Learn More: https://buff.ly/3WuCjUt #Petfood #PetfoodIndustry #PetIndustry #PetCare

The North American Renderers Association (NARA) highlighted the "rendering industry's critical role in pet food. Dubbed the “original recyclers” renderers offer pet food processors opportunities to enhance sustainability." Sounds great until you find out what they are recycling is often 4D meat. Pet food shouldn't be the destination for animal waste. #rendering #renderingindustry #4dmeat #animalwaste #petfoodindustry

Q&A: Can Pet food companies' sustainability efforts benefit both the bottom line and the future? What's Your Take? "Our remedies are selling the best that they've ever sold. There are many ways that sustainability can be a business case, not just the right thing to do." Says Stephanie Volo, Chief Impact Officer at Earth Animal. "There are so many packages that are oversized. Also, by going from a rigid container, a jug, into a flexible package, you've dramatically reduced your carbon footprint and saved money." Says Brian Steinwagner, Executive Vice President Business Development at Morris Packaging "There will be this transition period, especially in the short term, when we may have to shoulder some additional costs to help with this transition. As that gains steam, things should be more manageable from a cost point of view." Says Adam Craig, Product Development at Hill's Pet Nutrition We're a very large company, so some low-hanging fruit in that area is something like transportation, recognizing where all the locations are, and trying to group shipments together because that saves in a bigger way when you're very large. Says Elizabeth Maier Director, Growth and Innovation at Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition. Industry experts discussed how sustainability can prove profitable during the Ask the Pet Food Pro panel discussion: Making Sustainable Pet Food at 🐾Petfood Forum Events 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. Jim Lamancusa, executive director of the Pet Sustainability Coalition, hosted the discussion. Thank you Tim Wall, senior reporter, WATT Global Media, for putting together this thought-provoking piece. https://lnkd.in/dJ4ZHfX2 Germaine Chua Mars Petcare Michael B. Sumit Singh Geoffroy Lefebvre Pet Impact Pawpass Spot & Tango FitBark PETKIT Blue Buffalo Pet Supermarket PetSmart Petco Kentaro Kawamori Global Optimism Earth.Org Simon Bernie Georg Kell Kate Brandt Melanie Nakagawa Pilar Cruz Paulette Frank Rachel Mattes Greenberg Diana Sibanda #sustainableBusiness #Ecofriendlycommerce #PetIndustry #AskTheExperts #PetBusiness

🌱How environmentally friendly is your pet? ✅Are you an owner or veterinary professional who takes active steps to reduce your pets environmental impact? ✅Do you think 'grain free', 'vegan' or 'high protein' means better food? ➡️Pets undoubtedly have an impact on our planet, more and more owners are wanting to make choices in their lifestyle choices to reduce that impact. ➡️In many ways, however, today’s flavour of pet ownership is in stark conflict with true sustainability. As much as we all love our pets like family members, they often come with an array of additional consumer goods. ➡️Even more potentially problematic is how to feed (and dispose of the waste of) the domestic carnivores and omnivores that we share our homes with. Pet owners are attempting to mitigate the carbon footprint of their pet’s food - in 2020, the top “ethical” pet food claims made by manufacturers in response to consumer demand included “organic”, “environmentally friendly”, and “vegan/vegetarian/plant-based”, among others. Pet owners also understandably place emphasis on the recyclability of their pet food packaging, as no one likes the feeling of tossing sachets in the bin every day. However, data presented at the 2023 American Feed Industry Association’s Pet Food Conference showed that packaging accounts for only 12% of the total sustainability of pet food. By far the biggest contributor to pet food’s carbon footprint is the ingredient list. ➡️Unfortunately, popular ingredient trends in pet food are some of the least sustainable. “High-protein” was the most common claim made by pet food brands in 2022, with “grain-free” also in the top five. While the picture is somewhat complicated based on which parts of animal and plant ingredients are utilised and how they are grown, land-based animal proteins are responsible for far higher greenhouse gas emissions than fish and plant proteins. Fish farming can also contribute to significant water pollution and habitat degradation. ❓So what do you do to reduce your pets environmental impact? Do you: ➡️Walk them locally? ➡️Do you feed them differently? ➡️Do you make choices on the type of pet you decide to own? Read more below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dfEEFnbX #veterinarymedicine #sustainability #sustainable #sustainabilitymatters

Despite market concerns due to inflation impacting the products pet owners buy, pet food manufacturers and suppliers are still investing in sustainability. Learn More: https://buff.ly/3yozfPY #Petfood #PetfoodIndustry #PetIndustry #PetCare #Sustainability

The future of pet food includes trends like Humanization and Premiumisation – and I am delighted to see it also involves greater consumer demand for sustainable produced pet food. Read the full article below where our Irish General Manager, Brendan McLoughlin gives his view on above topics and trends.   Highlighting here some of the progress we have already made across our pet food business:   🌳100% of the beef and paper we use in our products in Europe comes from areas free from deforestation 🐟We have maintained 100% compliance with our fish sourcing guidelines 🚛We have electric distribution rolling out across our European logistics network. It began in January 2024 between our Verden and Minden Petcare sites in Germany ⚡100% of the electricity we use in the UK, France, Spain, Poland, Lithuania and Hungary is from renewable sources – in the UK that’s a windfarm in Scotland 📦60% of our packaging we use is designed for circularity. We are working hard on addressing the remaining 40% ♻We send zero waste to landfill from our manufacturing sites globally.   #TomorrowStartsToday #BetterWorldForPets #MarsNorthEurope

🌿 Exciting developments at Dog & Whistle! As our fundraising campaign enters its final phase, we’re reaching out to passionate angel investors who want to make a difference in the pet industry and beyond. 🐶 At Dog & Whistle, we’re not just making pet food; we’re setting a new standard for sustainability and health. Our brand is pioneering the upcycling movement in pet nutrition, turning what would be food waste into premium pet food without the fillers that "just aren't good enough" for our furry friends. 🌎 Every product we create brings awareness to the unnecessary fillers in traditional pet food and introduces an easy, impactful way to incorporate sustainability into every household. 💼 We’re looking for visionary partners who are excited by innovative, eco-friendly solutions. If you or someone you know is passionate about transforming the pet industry with us, please reach out or share this message. Interested in investing as low as $100 you can click this link here: https://lnkd.in/gUkRcwuy Together, we can create a healthier planet for our pets and ourselves! 🚀 #SustainablePetFood #Innovation #AngelInvestors #EcoFriendly #PetCareRevolution

Eco-friendly pet food is gaining traction in Australia! 🇦🇺🐾 A new report reveals nearly half of Australian pet owners are open to sustainable, alternative-protein options for their pets.🌿 🌍 With ethical and environmental concerns shaping the market, could this be a growing trend? Discover here: https://buff.ly/47Oqz2M #sustainablepetfood #petindustrytrends #alternativeprotein #petnutrition #australianpetmarket

Sustainable Pet Spotlight: Meatly/Omni launch cultivated pet food. Role of eco-conscious consumers in petcare. Mars Petcare extends recycling. Global Pet Expo includes sustainability section. Benefits of insect ingredients for dogs. Pet industry trends. #SustainableLife blog wags its tail for Sustainable Pet & Petcare recent progress today (21 Mar). Much more below. Live links to all stories below are here:  https://lnkd.in/d5ed6WD4 Brands in the news: Petco, Meatly, omnipetfood, PawCo Foods, Mars, Nestlé Purina PetCare Europe, Petcurean, American Wood Fibers, Inc., ZIWI, Earth Rated, Pets at Home, Pet Sustainability Coalition, Protix, Leap Venture Studio & Academy, American Pet Products Association (APPA), V-dog, Inc, Wild Earth and many more. HEADLINES - all live links here: https://lnkd.in/d5ed6WD4 Meatly and Omni unveil “world’s first” cultivated pet food Eco-Conscious Consumers Shape the Future of Sustainable Pet Products Exclusive: PawCo raises $2M for plant-based dog food Mars Petcare unveils the 'SWAP Recycling' Program Year 4 Purina partners to support marine habitat restoration, biodiversity Plant-based dog food startup selected to participate in Leap Venture Studio accelerator From Waste To Wealth: How One Pet Product Innovator Is Shaping A Sustainable Future Pet Sustainability Coalition Hosts Sustainability Section at Global Pet Expo Study: Insect ingredients can help improve dental health in dogs National recognition for inaugural vet alumni for sustainable pet food 10 Pet Industry Trends 2024: Forecasting the Future of Pet Care Best Vegan Dog Food: Top 7 Brands That Canine Experts Love Going Green: Organic Pet Food Market to Hit US$ 4.0 Billion by 2032 Recapping AFIA’s Pet Food Conference: What to Expect for the Future of Pet Food #sustainability #sustainableliving #pet #petcare #sustainablepet #dog #cat #greenliving #greenlivingdoug #esg

The time is almost here! The Interzoo in Nuremberg is taking place soon. 📍 Nuremberg, Germany 📅 7 – 10 May 2024 ➡ Hall 7A / Booth Number 7A-515   We've already consulted our expert in the pet food sector. Want to learn more? Then visit us at the Pet Food Competence Network Booth. Arno Wördemann, please let us know... ➡ What current trends do you see in the pet food industry? 👉 The pet food industry is continuously growing. The love for animals makes Germany one of the largest markets for pet supplies in Europe. Especially in the segment of dog and cat food, numerous innovative trends can be observed. These include vegetarian chew sticks, vegan snacks, and pet food products based on insects or vegetables. In terms of packaging, there is a clear trend towards more sustainable solutions. ➡How do current consumer trends and preferences influence the demand for new packaging solutions for pet food? 👉Consumer preference for sustainable products significantly influences the development of new packaging solutions in the pet food industry. In Germany, it is evident that consumers are increasingly willing to pay a higher price for packaging that is more environmentally friendly and easier to recycle. ➡What challenges do customers in the industry face and what solutions do we offer? 👉The challenges are clear—higher environmental standards and increased demand for recyclable materials. One solution we offer is the use of mono-materials. Recyclable plastics like mono-materials ensure processing in recycling loops, reduce packaging waste, and can lead to a potential reduction in your company’s CO2 footprint. ➡We are part of the PCN network. What does PCN stand for and what benefits does the network bring to customers in the pet food industry? 👉The Petfood Competence Network (PCN) provides comprehensive support and resources for companies in the pet food industry. The network pools the knowledge of 11 companies and offers easy and efficient access to the latest developments the industry has to offer! #Interzoo #Petfood #PCN