NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2025 95 In collaboration with the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), North American Renderers Association’s (NARA) research arm the Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF) and Pet Food Institute (PFI), the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) unveiled a new report that quantifies the hundreds of safe ingredients used in dog and cat food diets. The report estimated that dog and cat food sales stood at $51.7 billion in 2024, with much of the 9.8 million tons represented coming from over 600 nutritious plant- and animal-based ingredients. “The latest IFEEDER pet food consumption report showcases the essential role that U.S. pet food manufacturers play in boosting the rural economy. Through purchases of crop and animal-based food ingredients and securing needed materials and services up and down the agriculture supply chain, this report demonstrates that the pet food industry provides our pets with complete and balanced meals,” said Lara Moody, Executive Director of IFEEDER. “On behalf of project partners AFIA, FPRF and PFI, IFEEDER hopes dog and cat owners will better grasp the expansive variety available in their pets’ diets, and national leaders will gain a better understanding of the industry’s contributions to their local economy and food security.” According to the statement, Decision Innovation Solutions (DIS) conducted the study using a recipe reverse engineering model to quantify the use of ingredients in dog and cat dry and wet foods and treats. Read more>> IFEEDER report presents pet food industry by numbers In a groundbreaking study, revealed by Nofima, scientists revealed how climate change might influence the bacterial communities living in fish noses - a previously unexplored frontier that could have implications for fish survival in warming oceans. The research, which was recently published in FEMS Microbiology Ecology, was led by a Norwegian and French team of scientists. This study provides the first comprehensive analysis of the nasal microbiota in two marine fish species − European seabass and Atlantic cod - two commercially relevant fish species. The microbial communities play crucial roles in fish health, affecting everything from their ability to smell food to their immune responses. "We know that microbiota, such as those in the skin and gut, play a crucial role in maintaining health, but the response of those residing in the nose to environmental changes remains poorly understood. Understanding how these bacterial communities respond to environmental changes is vital as we face increasing ocean warming and acidification," explains researcher Carlo C. Lazado from Nofima. "For Norway, this is particularly relevant given the cultural and economic importance of cod fisheries, not to mention the importance of this species in the ecosystem,” he continues. The study reveals distinct bacterial profiles between the two species, suggesting different environmental adaptations. Seabass, a warm-water species, hosted different bacterial communities compared to cod, a cold-water species. Read more>> New Study: Fish nose bacteria may hold clues to marine species survival
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