Lisa Cleaver

Fort Atkinson, Janesville, San Francisco

Senior Reporter at Petfood Industry

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USDA moves to rescind Organic Pet Food Standards

1 day ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

The USDA has proposed rescinding its recently finalized Organic Standards for Pet Food, sparking strong opposition from the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) and other industry stakeholders. Public comments on the proposed withdrawal are open until June 11, 2025, at midnight.
Nestle Purina lawsuit: From dismissal to new claims

2 days ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

A class-action lawsuit against the Nestle Purina pet food plant in Denver, Colorado's Elyria-Swansea neighborhood has taken an unexpected turn, with the original case being dismissed exactly one year after filing, only to be immediately replaced by a new lawsuit with different plaintiffs making nearly identical claims. The saga began on May 28, 2024, when Robert Fields filed a civil complaint against Nestle Purina Petcare Co., targeting the plant that has operated near Interstate 70 for decades.
BARK Act aims to boost pet food donations to U.S. animal shelters

3 days ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

New bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress aims to make it easier for pet food manufacturers and retailers to donate unused food and supplies to U.S. animal shelters. The Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act would encourage donation of surplus items such as pet food, blankets, leashes, crates and toys that might otherwise go to waste.
Open Farm adds veterinary nutritionist to support product development

5 days ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

Open Farm has added Dr. Moran Tal-Gavriel, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist (ECVCN), to its internal team as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen its formulation expertise and expand its pet nutrition capabilities.
Study: Postbiotic ingredient shown to reduce canine halitosis by 27%

5 days ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

A newly published peer-reviewed study in Animals has found that a postbiotic ingredient, Superculture Pet Oral, significantly reduces oral malodor in dogs â€” offering a novel approach to pet oral health with potential applications in pet food and supplement formulations.
Report: U.S. pet food inflation slows, but veterinary costs keep rising

1 week ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

U.S. pet owners are seeing some relief at the checkout for food, but not when it comes to services like veterinary care, according to a recent report from the Bank of America Institute. The study, titled Best in show: U.S. pet ownership, highlights that pet food inflation has leveled off, with year-over-year price growth at around 0% as of April 2025. However, pet services — including veterinary care and grooming — remain costly, with prices up 4.6% year over year and 42% higher than in 2019.
Marine ingredients double in pet food formulations while driving 262% value increase

1 week ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

Marine-based ingredients have doubled in usage in pet food formulations and now represent the highest-value ingredient category, according to findings from the Institute for Feed Education and Research's (IFEEDER) 2025 Pet Food Production and Ingredient Analysis.
Spectrum Brands Pet recalls turtle food over Salmonella concerns

1 week ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

Spectrum Brands Pet has issued a voluntary recall of a specific lot of its Tetra ReptoMin 3-in-1 SELECT-A-FOOD reptile food due to the potential presence of Salmonella. The recall applies only to 1.56 oz containers with lot code 951790 and UPC 0 46798 78626 9. The product is intended for aquatic turtles and was distributed nationwide through Petco, Walmart, Chewy, Amazon and Meijer between May 6 and May 16, 2025.
FDA issues warning letters to CBD and mushroom pet supplement makers

2 weeks ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

The FDA has issued warning letters to three pet product companies for marketing unapproved animal drug products containing CBD and mushroom-based supplements, according to an announcement from the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC). The warning letters, posted by the FDA on April 7, 2025, indicate an increase in regulatory inspection and surveillance activities, as previously highlighted by legal counsel at the NASC Annual Conference.
Trends in novel proteins: What pet parents will pay for

2 weeks ago | petfoodindustry.com | Lisa Cleaver

Pet food manufacturers looking to innovate with alternative protein sources now have fresh consumer insights to guide their product development and marketing strategies. At the Petfood Forum 2025, Nicole Hill, executive director of strategy at Nextin Research by MarketPlace, presented new data on pet owner attitudes toward novel proteins ranging from insects to cultivated meat.