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🌟 Insights into the Pet Food Trade Figures from FOOD DRINKS EUROPE 🐾 The latest trade figures from FOOD DRINKS EUROPE (Q1 2024) are in, and the statistics for Pet Food are truly remarkable: Prepared pet food exportation hits a whopping 3,772 million € (YTD), showing a positive growth of 2% 📈 The trade balance for prepared pet food reaches an impressive 2,261 million € (YTD), displaying a remarkable surge of 12% 💼 Pet food not only plays a vital role in the health and well-being of our furry companions but also significantly impacts the EU trade balance, ensuring prosperity and growth within the European Union 🌍🐶 Let's continue to support this thriving industry that nourishes our beloved pets and drives economic success and sustainability across Europe! 🌟🐾 #PetFoodIndustry #EUTrade #Prosperity #Innovation #FEDIAF #FDE Aleksandra Prandota PhD Ursula Huber Kounawit Heng

Today we celebrate World Food Safety Day, an opportunity to remember the importance of preserving safe food throughout the supply chain, from the field to the table. At PatBio we are aware of our role in a value chain that has among its objectives sustainable production to ensure quality food for future generations. Learn more about our products and processes at patbio.com. #FERTUMbyPatBio #agriculture #foodsafety #foodfuture

Cristobal Vicente Apablaza Baeza, Sebastian Hidalgo Contador, Sergio Matamala Venegas-Pugas & Todd Fabec recently participated in conferences in Chile and Canada, where our groundbreaking solution wowed attendees at two of the world’s largest fresh produce events. 🌍🍒 The Clarifruit team shared insights on tracing end-to-end Critical Tracking Events (CTE). By 2025, the fresh produce industry will need to fully integrate tracking across the supply chain. 🔍This urgent deadline is pushing farmers, packing facilities, shipping companies, distributors, and retailers to leave behind paper-based processes and embrace digital transformation. ⚠️Traceability, Food Safety, and Quality Assurance (FSQA) go hand-in-hand. With the devastating effects of contaminated produce outbreaks like E.Coli and listeria in romaine lettuce, the industry is turning to Clarifruit’s solution to quickly identify sources of contamination and proactively recall harmful products. Stay tuned as we continue to lead the way in revolutionizing fresh produce safety and quality! https://lnkd.in/e3mV-EVb #Traceability #FoodSafety #QualityAssurance #FreshProduce Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA)

Kaixin Certification Co., ltd. and Baier, are committed to providing solutions that help agrifood producers to exceed global standards, ensuring food safety, quality, and authenticity across the supply chain. To learn more about how agrifood certification can strengthen your food safety practices, read our full article about the importance of agrifood certification https://lnkd.in/giWCh64e    #Agrifood #Certification #FoodSafety #GlobalTrade #Sustainability #SupplyChainTransparency #FoodQuality #Agriculture 

Though we’re several years down the road from the end of the #COVID19 pandemic, echoes of it are still impacting #petfood consumers and businesses alike. Processes and behaviors formed to cope with the global shutdown can still be seen today. ✅ Petfood Industry gathered a cross-section of experts from the #pet food space for a roundtable discussion focused on the lingering lessons learned from the global pandemic that shut down the world. Thanks to Louise Calderwood at American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), Joe Toscano at Nestlé Purina North America, Bob Connolly at The Peterson Company, and Dennis Funk with Wenger Equipment Co for sharing their thoughts. Click the link in the comments to read the full discussion.

🐾 **Pet Food vs Human Food Industries** 🍽 What’s the interrelation between them? Attending #Interzoo2024 inspired me to delve into the FMCG pet food and human food market trends. I decided to make a comparison and highlight some key insights. The growing trend of humanization in pet food encourages us to analyze both industries. There are many factors to consider and interesting points to catch. Check out my article and take part in a quick survey on the topic. A little spoiler: While the pet food industry is growing steadily, its share of the human food industry remains relatively small, accounting for less than 1% of the total revenue in Europe. This indicates untapped potential for further market penetration and growth. Read more and share your thoughts! #Fmcg #Petfood #Humanfood #Trends #Interzoo #marketinsights #survey #businessopportunities

Pet food brand Meatly has become the first European company to receive regulatory approval for selling cultivated meat for pet food in the UK. Meatly's production facility has been approved to produce and handle cultivated chicken. The company worked closely with FSA, DEFRA and APHA to ensure compliance, with extensive safety testing conducted on its cultivated chicken product. CEO Owen Ensor has expressed pride in this achievement, stating, "we are proving that there is a safe and low-capital way to rapidly bring cultivated meat to market." Meatly plans to launch its first samples this year, with a focus on cost reduction and scaling production to industrial volumes within the next three years. #CultivatedMeat #PetFood #Sustainability #Innovation #Foodnews

Statistic spotlight 💡Compared to other #petfood formats, the frozen/refrigerated dog food category continues to witness rapid growth year-after-year. From June 2023 to June 2024, this space experienced a 28.9% increase in sales, fueling double-digit growth for many companies. Find more on #petfood trends and the latest category sales data in our 2024 State of the Industry report here: https://ow.ly/cbLt50Ug2vL

The smallest contaminant can have the biggest consequences in food production—especially for baby food. For manufacturers, ensuring food safety isn’t just about compliance; it’s about protecting trust, reputation, and the most vulnerable consumers. At The Baby Food Company in Cape Town, advanced X-ray inspection technology from Bizerba plays a key role in maintaining that trust. Our X-ray systems detect even the tiniest foreign objects—like glass, plastic, or stone—before they reach the final product, ensuring complete safety and peace of mind. By integrating reliable inspection solutions, food manufacturers can not only meet the strictest safety standards but also keep production lines efficient and worry-free. Learn how Bizerba helps manufacturers deliver quality products families can trust. Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/K0Bv50Uu42p #FoodSafety #InspectionSolutions #QualityAssurance #XRayTechnology #FoodManufacturing #ProductSafety #Bizerba #BizerbaUSA