The trends of 2026, according to experts in all segments of the pet food industry, are shaping up to look a lot like the trends of 2025, with more nuance and even more emphasis on pet owner demands. Each trend covered below plays to the idea of pets-as-family, with consumers asking for more research, more customization and, most importantly, more for their money.
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Stay up to date with the latest media coverage of Lallemand Animal Nutrition. This section features articles, news stories, and updates highlighting our innovations, industry presence, and conversations shaping animal nutrition.
To face with one of the most consistent challenges during weaning—intestinal inflammation, a recent 49-day trial in Belgium was taking place, involving 447 piglets being tested with microbial strategies that support gut health and performance. By building resilience through science-based approaches, promising results were showed as the trial reported significant improvements in feed conversion ratio, final body weight and average daily gain, along with a double-digit ROI.
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Pig 333
01/15/2026
Francesca Susca, global category manager for pet, reveals the latest research about these shelf-stable, science-backed ingredients for pet gut health. Conducted both in-vitro and in-vivo studies, scientists have discovered that postbiotic bacteria—non-viable bacterial cells that retain their structure and functional properties can help maintain this internal ecosystem, especially during stressful events like antibiotic treatment or dietary changes.
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Feed And Additive
12/2025
Researchers at Lallemand Animal Nutrition developed a new flow‑cytometry method that demonstrates Optiwall’s strong and consistent ability to bind E. coli and Salmonella across multiple strains and batches. The article emphasizes that cell‑wall structure—not just MOS or β‑glucan levels—drives real‑world functionality and pathogen‑binding efficacy.
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All About Feed
01/14/2026
In the modern swine industry, producers must balance performance, profitability, and sustainability. David Saornil covered the pig’s physiological processes is essential to achieve optimal productivity—especially as external pressures continue to grow.
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NutriNews
11/11/2025
In modern poultry production systems, birds are particularly sensitive to infection, whether caused by bacterial, viral, or triggered by environmental stress, can occur unpredictably and is often triggered by inflammation. That’s why it is essential to adopt a broad proactive approach, applied to all flocks, one that mitigates risks before they develop into problems.
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Feed and Additive
11/07/2025
Marie-Valentine Glica, ruminant marketing manager, explains that effective transition cow management must move beyond metabolic disorders and instead address inflammation as a key driver of post-calving health and performance issues. She emphasizes holistic nutritional strategies to support gut integrity and reduce inflammation during this critical period.
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Feed and Additive
11/06/2025
Oxidative stress occurs when reactive oxygen species (ROS) overwhelm the body’s natural defenses, leading to cellular damage. Lallemand’s Melofeed supplement enhances endogenous antioxidant systems by boosting key enzymes like SOD, CAT, and GPx, improving resilience under stress. Trials across species show a 25–30% increase in antioxidant enzyme expression, supporting better health and performance. This approach strengthens animals’ natural defenses rather than relying solely on external antioxidants.
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Feed and Additive
10/07/2025
In fish, mucosal surfaces are the body’s first line of defense against environmental challenges such as sudden variations in water quality and temperature, and exposure to pathogens and non-infectious harmful agents. These barriers are critical to keeping fish healthy and productive. Intensive farming often subjects fish to repeated stressors that compromise gut, skin and gill barriers.
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Feed and Additive
08/07/2025
The poultry industry is experiencing a transformation. Gone are the days when antibiotics were the go-to solution for keeping flocks healthy and productive. With 92% of operations now embracing some level of antibiotic-free production — and consumer demand for cleaner protein sources rising — producers are turning to cutting-edge science to revolutionize how they feed their birds.
Lallemand's Poultry team held an interview with Feed Strategy earlier this year, which also resulted in the second coverage.
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Feed Strategy
10/24/2025
Lallemand Animal Nutrition introduced a comprehensive program focused on optimizing ruminant digestive health through targeted microbial solutions. This program aims to help producers manage stress factors and enhance feed efficiency sustainably. It reflects Lallemand’s commitment to science-based strategies for animal well-being and productivity.
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Feed and Additive
10/28/2025
At the International Silage Conference, experts—including Lallemand Animal Nutrition—shared practical innovations in forage preservation and silage management to improve feed efficiency and sustainability in livestock systems.
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AG Proud
07/09/2025
In an interview, Stéphane Ralite of Lallemand Animal Nutrition highlights how probiotics and microbial management are helping shrimp farmers stabilize pond ecosystems, control diseases, and boost profitability, with growing adoption across Asia and Indonesia.
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Aqua Culture Asia Pacific
08/30/2025
Lallemand Animal Nutrition emphasizes the importance of early-life feeding strategies, such as tailored milk replacers and starter diets, to strengthen calves’ gut health and resilience against heat stress, safeguarding long-term productivity.
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eFeedLink
09/01/2025
As the industry moves toward reducing antibiotic use, probiotics are emerging as a powerful tool to support gut health and animal resilience. Audrey Sacy, poultry product manager at Lallemand Animal Nutrition, highlighted how our marine-derived Bacillus pumilus strain strengthens immunity without compromising performance. Its natural heat stability makes it well-suited for feed processing, offering a reliable option for antibiotic-free production systems.
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Feed Strategy
07/11/2025
On August 8, 2023, the temperature-humidity index (THI) in Tatenice, Czech Republic, reached 82 — well into the severe heat stress range for dairy cattle. For the next two weeks, this elevated THI would test every cow in the 500-head herd. While some cows suffered milk losses of nearly 7 kilograms per day, others maintained their production with losses of less than 4 kilograms daily.
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Feed and Additive
07/07/2025
In an interview at VIV Asia, Yoann Perrault and Stephane Ralite discussed with Aquafeed our strategic growth in the dynamic Asian aquaculture market, particularly its focus on shrimp health through microbial management and new nutritional products.
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Aquafeed.com
04/13/2025
Pet owners are demanding more and more of pet food, making it essential for the pet industry to understand what makes consumers want to spend their hard-earned money. Global economics is on more stable footing than might be expected (GDPs up, inflation down), but that doesn't mean further challenges on the horizon. Dr. Francesca Susca and other industry leaders shared some insights on this topic.
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Petfood Industry
01/12/2025
Humanization 2.0 or even 3.0 is in full force in the pet space, with a majority of pet owners looking to provide their animals with the best, longest possible lives. What does that mean, exactly, for the pet food industry going into 2025? Dr. Francesca Susca and other industry leaders shared some insights on this topic.
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Petfood Industry
01/13/2025
Postbiotics, such as LALPROBIOME heat-treated bacteria, are an innovative solution to support gut barrier function in pets. Lallemand Animal Nutrition's gentle heat treatment process results in stable bacterial cells that maintain their beneficial properties. A recent study conducted in collaboration with the University of Plymouth demonstrated the potential of LALPROBIOME heat-treated bacteria to enhance the mucus barrier, elevate lymphocytes count within the epithelial layer, and upregulate specific immune markers in the gut microenvironment. These postbiotic strains offer a practical and effective approach to supporting gastrointestinal health and immunity in pets.
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All Pet Food
01/30/2025
As global protein demand surges and consumers increasingly prioritize sustainability and animal welfare, pet food manufacturers are fundamentally rethinking ingredient sourcing. This trend is also reflected in the pet food market, where pet owners are increasingly mirroring their own dietary philosophies in their pets' food choices, a phenomenon known as the humanization trend. Today's sophisticated pet parents are driving unprecedented demand for transparent labeling and clean ingredients. As a result, innovative protein sources are becoming increasingly important in the pet industry to meet the rising demand for nutritious pet food.
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International PetFood
01/19/2025
The transition period in dairy cows is a critical phase in their production cycle; cows experience several physiological, metabolic, and environmental changes. Ultimately, the immune system will be disrupted, leading to inflammation, oxidative stress, and excessive lipid mobilization. These challenges require a holistic solution approach. Despite intensive academic and industry focus, the transition period remains a big challenge to animal welfare, farm profitability, and dairy sustainability.
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Feed and Additive
12/05/2024