10. Carbon footprint analysis demonstrates sustainability of cell-cultured protein (June 5)
 The analysis showed that BioCraft Pet Nutrition’s BioCrafted Meat™ emits one-twelfth of the carbon dioxide of conventional beef byproducts. 

9. Full Moon Pet introduces human-grade, air-dried dog food (June 13)
 The new Pure Protein line contains 90% protein and all human-grade ingredients in a convenient, shelf-stable format.

8. Prepping for change (June 17)
 The pet food industry hopes regulatory adjustments are a change for the better.

7. Cat food a bright spot for Smucker in Q4 (June 12)
 Net sales for its pet food business dropped 13%, yet retail sales for Meow Mix rose 3% during the quarter.

6. Nestlé creates AI, digital-twin content platform (June 17)
 The service allows product packaging to be adjusted digitally for social media and streaming platforms. 

5. Farmina opens first US manufacturing facility (June 13)
 The 150,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility represents a $115 million investment. 

4. USDA to rescind organic pet food standards (June 10)
 The Pet Sustainability Coalition has raised the alarm, strongly opposing the move.  

3. Report: Top pet industry trends (June 27)
 APPA’s 2025 Dog and Cat report highlighted trends of pet ownership growth, premium nutrition and functional pet food and treat products.

2. General Mills goes fresh (June 24)
 Blue Buffalo is expanding into the fresh pet food segment and Edgard & Cooper is making its US debut.

1. Royal Canin launches Fresh Health Nutrition line (June 18)
 Each of the three formulas caters to a different life stage.

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