NEWS 98 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2024 ADM, one of the global leaders in innovative solutions from nature, announced the European launch of seven turnkey pet product formulas for a market that increasingly prioritizes the holistic health of pets. Offered in soft chews and supplement powder sachet formats, these functional formulas feature highly sought-after wellness claims that are science-backed and compliant with European regulations, providing consumers with trusted options to support their pets' wellness journey, ADM states. According to the recent ADM Outside Voice℠ consumer research, 85% of global pet parents agreed that proper nutrition and supplements are as important for their pets as they are for themselves1. This proactive approach to pet care presents enormous opportunity for brands, as the pet health and supplement category in the UK is estimated to grow by a CAGR of 8.6% through 20262. Notably, functional treats for dogs and cats in the UK market each have a forecasted CAGR of over 12% through 2026, and pet supplements are also predicted to show steady growth in the same period2. "As individuals prioritize healthy lifestyles, there's a growing trend among pet owners to extend this same care to their beloved companion animals," said Jorge Martínez, President of Pet Nutrition, ADM. "Our research finds that over half of European pet parents would be willing to pay more for treats with benefits than for treats that don’t have a supplementary ingredient." Read more>> ADM launches pet wellness product formulas in Europe Neogen® Corporation, one of the innovative leaders in food safety solutions, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) has named the Neogen Molecular Detection System as its primary method to be used for the detection of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes testing for meat, poultry and egg products. According to the announcement, USDA FSIS has been using the Neogen Molecular Detection System for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes for over five years, attesting to the reliability and efficiency of the system. As part of the new contract, the agency also selected Listeria spp. and the newly available Neogen Molecular Detection Assay 2 – Salmonella Enteritidis/Salmonella Typhimurium. "Food producers and contract labs around the world have long trusted the Neogen Molecular Detection System as a fast, accurate, reliable, and easy-to-use method for pathogen detection," said John Adent, Neogen's President and CEO. "We are proud to receive this recognition and demonstrate our continued commitment to fueling a brighter future for global food security." The Neogen Molecular Detection System (MDS) makes the detection of foodborne pathogens simple and fast by utilizing loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP) technology. The Neogen MDS system utilizing LAMP technology provides food manufacturers with speed and ease in identifying these pathogens. Read more>> USDA FSIS prefers Neogen's system for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
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