PetfoodIndustry

At 41%, Gen Z dog owners are the most likely generation to prioritize their dog's diet over their own.

Survey: Half of dog owners now buy premium food

A new survey from Tractor Supply Co. finds more than half of dog owners choose premium, fresh or organic food, with younger generations spending more and prioritizing their pets' diets over their own.

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As a precaution, and because customers indicated they wanted to return to previous recipes, Years said it will remove buckwheat from its meals when it resumes deliveries in October.

Years finds no contamination in dog food probe

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Veterinary costs push pet inflation higher in August

Pet Food Safety

Years finds no contamination in dog food probe

The company reports independent investigators found no evidence linking Years' recipes to reported cases of sudden bilateral dry eye in dogs; the company will resume fresh meal deliveries in October.

As a precaution, and because customers indicated they wanted to return to previous recipes, Years said it will remove buckwheat from its meals when it resumes deliveries in October.

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Pet Food Market

Veterinary costs push pet inflation higher in August

Rising veterinary prices drove overall pet inflation up in August 2026, even as pet food and supply costs declined, according to monthly data tracked by the Pet Business Professor.

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Market Trends and Reports

Türkiye pet trends develop as pet ownership, humanization grow

With global access to the trends and pet ownership advice more mature markets have long had access to, Turkish pet owners are asking for premium, health-focused pet food options.

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Southeast Asia's table-scrap feeding down to 40% or less

Table scraps still linger in some Southeast Asian pet bowls, but commercial food is closing the gap fast as owners rethink what's safe, and convenient, to feed.

In Southeast Asia, affordable kibble lines are winning over working-class families, who increasingly see a shelf-stable bag as less wasteful and more convenient than cooking scraps.

Adventures in Pet Food

What makes a dog food ‘premium’ to US dog owners?

According to a recent survey, U.S. dog owners prefer premium dog foods, even if they have some unrealistic ideas of what constitutes ‘premium.’

Consumer Functional Pet Food

Review finds vegan, vegetarian pet diets generally digestible as meat

The results of 31 studies suggest that vegan and vegetarian diets and plant-based protein sources were broadly comparable in digestibility to conventional animal-based diets.

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Petfood Industry September 2026

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Electronic noses, longevity, ice cream: Petfood Industry New Quiz Sept. 11-17

Test your knowledge of this week’s pet food developments.

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27 cat stars, 3 cat food plot points in 130 years of cinema

Throughout the decades, sometimes the cat saves the day, while other times it causes the problem. In some films, the feline serves as an evil mastermind’s minion. In others, the cat is a valiant hero’s sidekick.

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Pet Food Palatability

Electronic nose reflects real cat food aroma preferences

A study found that digital aroma fingerprints followed patterns observed in feline preference testing, although researchers cautioned the method has not been validated to predict acceptance of new products.

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Something to Chew on

Is pet food entering a golden age for biotics?

Pet owner interest in biotics in pet food and supplements continues to grow, as research increasingly shows the ingredients’ benefits to pet health.

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Market Trends and Reports

Report: Cat ownership grows to 53 million U.S. households

New APPA data show Gen Z and male owners driving multi-cat households and rising pet food spending.

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Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Biotics research in pet evolving as needs grow

Pre-, pro- and postbiotics are all taking the stage as studies become more nuanced and pet owners ask for more for their animals’ health and wellness.

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