Lisa Cleaver

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Senior Reporter at Petfood Industry

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Supercan recalls pig ear dog treats over Salmonella risk

2 weeks ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

Supercan Bulk of Miami, Florida, U.S., has issued a recall of one lot of its Pig Ear Slivers – Thick Cut Piggy Ear Slices after the product tested positive for Salmonella. The recalled treats were sold in 15.9-ounce bags, containing 500 pieces, and carry an expiration date of 11/09/2026. The potential contamination was identified through routine testing by the Washington State Department of Agriculture on March 4, 2025.
Pet food manufacturer MPM sale delayed on US tariffs

2 weeks ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

Private equity firm 3i Group has put the sale process of MPM Products on hold to assess the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter. 3i Group acquired a majority stake in MPM, a premium, all-natural pet food manufacturer based in the UK, from ECI Partners in November 2020.
BioCraft Pet Nutrition, Prefera Petfood partner on cell-cultured pet food

2 weeks ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

Austrian-based BioCraft Pet Nutrition, a biotechnology company developing animal cell-cultured ingredients for pet food, is partnering with Prefera Petfood, headquartered in Cluj, Romania, to commercialize a novel, hypoallergenic cat food made primarily from lab-grown mouse cells.
How to unlock efficiency, security using AI in pet food processing

2 weeks ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming pet food manufacturing, optimizing efficiency, improving quality control and enhancing data security. At Petfood Forum 2025, Matt Lueger, executive vice president of sales at Northwind Technical Services, and Bill Ward, founder and CEO of Northslope Technologies, will explore how AI-driven solutions like machine learning and generative AI are being integrated into pet food production, inventory planning and plant operations.
2025 pet food ingredient report reveals $51.7B market, rising demand for premium nutrition

3 weeks ago | feedandgrain.com | Lisa Cleaver

In late 2024, the Institute for Feed Education and Research, the American Feed Industry Association, the North American Renderers Association, and the Pet Food Institute collaborated to update a 2019 report assessing dog and cat food ingredients, sales volumes, economic impact, and ingredient circularity in the U.S. The updated 2025 Pet Food Production and Ingredient Analysis report draws from a study analyzing NielsenIQ data on in-store and online pet food sales, combined with an analysis of...
2025 pet food ingredient report reveals $51.7B market, rising demand for premium nutrition

3 weeks ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

In late 2024, the Institute for Feed Education and Research, the American Feed Industry Association, the North American Renderers Association, and the Pet Food Institute collaborated to update a 2019 report assessing dog and cat food ingredients, sales volumes, economic impact, and ingredient circularity in the U.S. The updated 2025 Pet Food Production and Ingredient Analysis report draws from a study analyzing NielsenIQ data on in-store and online pet food sales, combined with an analysis of...
3 key leadership strategies for women in pet food

3 weeks ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

During Petfood Forum 2025, Karen Jones, vice president of learning and partner solutions for NextUp, will provide attendees insights on how making connections with fellow pet food professionals and others can help them grow as leaders, particularly in a hybrid environment. Post-COVID, challenges persist in finding one’s voice, making meaningful connections, and leading teams effectively. “I believe connectivity among women to be a survival strategy in today’s workplace,” said Jones.
NestlĂ© to launch new pet food operation in South Korea

3 weeks ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

NestlĂ© is set to establish a new pet food business in South Korea next month as it winds down its joint venture with Lotte Wellfood. According to reports, Lotte-NestlĂ© Korea, which has marketed pet food, coffee and culinary products since 2014, will cease operations in the first quarter of next year. NestlĂ© Purina PetCare will take over the companyâ€™s pet food business, marking a strategic shift for the Swiss multinational in the South Korean market.
Empowering women in pet food: Leadership initiative expands opportunities

4 weeks ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

Launched in 2023, the Women in Petfood Leadership initiative brings together like-minded professional women in pet food to build a community through networking, career planning, leadership development, and professional support. This program is open to all women — and men — who support cooperation, education, mentoring, and encouragement for women to grow professionally in the pet food industry.
Report: Pet ownership expands as Gen Z shifts trends

4 weeks ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) released its 2025 State of the Industry Report, revealing that U.S. pet industry expenditures reached $152 billion in 2024, with projections of $157 billion for 2025. The report, presented at Global Pet Expo, highlights pet ownership growth, evolving consumer behaviors and emerging challenges in affordability and access to pet care.