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Adventures in Pet Food
Alternative pet food sales growth: Market savior?
If it weren’t for high growth in fresh, dehydrated, freeze-dried, air-dried and similar diets, pet food sales in developed markets like the U.S. would show no increases.
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EPISODE 100: A look back and ahead at the pet food industry
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U.S. and Canada
“Made in the USA” guards against tariff volatility, contamination
Domestic supply chains may function as a hedge against price fluctuations, although short-term ingredient costs may be higher.
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Plastic recall, brand expansions: Petfood Industry News Quiz Nov. 28 - Dec. 4
This week's quiz covers a product launch from a European company entering the U.S. pet food market, a shift in consumer spending trends favoring feline foods, and a recall of a frozen pet food product.
Pet Ownership Statistics
Report: Gen Z drives bird, small animal ownership growth
New APPA data reveals shifting demographics and purchasing patterns among specialty pet owners.
Market Trends and Reports
Trading down may be sticky as pet owners seek value
Consumers have recalibrated what they consider acceptable value, and many who traded down are not looking back.
Europe
In Europe, pet treat market shifts toward functional, wellness-driven products
Dutch pet treat market reveals dual consumer segments driving category evolution beyond impulse purchases.
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The future belongs to meow: Rise of cats upends trends
The households most likely to drive pet food revenue growth are those with cats, alongside fewer and smaller dogs.
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Adventures in Pet Food
Pet food prices over time: History doesn’t repeat, it builds
Data on U.S. pet food spending and pricing (both producer and retail) show steady increases over decades to the current, challenging level for pet owners and producers.
Pet Obesity
Study: Weekly GLP-1 therapy for cats enters clinical trial
Cornell University researchers are evaluating a once-weekly protein therapy designed to help overweight cats achieve healthier body condition.
Latin America/Carribean
Argentina pet food market is resilient amid economic crisis
New market study reveals how the country's pet food sector withstood severe inflation and economic shock through structural strengths.
Europe
Romanian poultry producer Transavia invests in pet food plant
Transavia plans €150 million facility in Ciugud; while Italy's Arcaplanet acquires rival pet retailers.
U.S. and Canada
Stability to volatility: 4 decades of pet food production costs
Over the past four decades, the Producer Price Index (PPI) for dog and cat food manufacturing has evolved from relative stability to marked volatility and structural cost increases.
U.S. and Canada
For 100 years, U.S. pet spending rose despite economic downturns
A long‑term rise in disposable income helps explain why spending on pets, pet food and related services has steadily climbed.
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