PetfoodIndustry

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Infographic: COVID may have permanently raised pet food producer prices

U.S. dog and cat food producer prices rose nearly 28% during the inflation surge of 2021–2023 and have remained near those elevated levels since.

How close is the pet food industry to its own AI singularity?

Pet Food Experts adds Wag & Bright dental products

Infographic: COVID pet food inflation became new-normal retail price

Faba beans, vitamin vulnerability: Petfood Industry News Quiz Sept. 25–Oct. 1

Faba bean protein offers blood plasma replacement options in wet pet food

IFEEDER maps vitamin, amino acid supply chain risks

GEA invests $25M to expand Wisconsin processing campus

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How close is the pet food industry to its own AI singularity?

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Infographic: COVID pet food inflation became new-normal retail price

French freeze-dried cat food producer expands

Sally & Cie is increasing production capacity and raising funds for further expansion; plus, European pet retail chain Fressnapf-Maxi Zoo reports strong financial results.

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Brand Insights

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Petfood Industry

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Pet Food Market

Dog, cat food producer prices hit record in August

Dog and cat food producer prices remained largely stable in July and August 2026 but set a new record high, while other pet food prices rose in both months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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Petfood Industry's Phillips-Donaldson to retire, Roembke named successor

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson, who has led Petfood Industry content since 2006, will retire Dec. 28, 2026, with Jackie Roembke stepping in as editor-in-chief.

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Market Trends and Reports

Southeast Asia's job market adapts to new pet-rearing trends

Growing demand for premium pet food is creating new roles in Southeast Asia's pet food industry, while specialized talent remains in short supply.

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Business Strategy

As value migrates, pet food companies rethink where competitive advantage lies

At CIPAL, Marcos Giordano urged Latin American pet food businesses to reassess investments as competitors replicate capabilities and consumers change how they choose products.

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Latin America/Carribean

Widespread humanization of pets in Latin America opens opportunities

Mars’ Magdalena Ferreira reviewed how younger owners, growing interest in cats and expectations for longer pet lives are influencing the category.

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Petfood Industry September 2026

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Global Commerce

During strong El Niño, microalgae offer sustainable source of omega-3s for pet food

Microalgae-derived EPA and DHA could help pet food producers address sustainability and omega-3 supply challenges associated with fish oil.

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Adventures in Pet Food

Private label pet care growth outpaces national brands

Brand loyalty still has its place in the pet food and care market, but private label sales are rising faster than those of name brands, even for premium products.

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Global Commerce

Canada proposes heat-treated pet food import rule changes

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is seeking comments through Oct. 15 on revised facility questionnaire requirements for heat-treated pet food imported from the U.S.

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Trending: Pet Food Podcast

Episode 117: What are the benefits of staying in your lane as a brand strategy?

Vital Essentials' Amanda Welsh joins the podcast to talk about brands that stay true to their identity, rather than chasing every trend, to build the consumer trust needed to win at the point of sale.

United Petfood acquires dry food plant from Wellness Pet

The private label manufacturer will add a third North American production site in Decatur, Arkansas, through its agreement with Wellness Pet Company.

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Biology of flavor offers tools for pet food palatability boosts

Understanding the neurobiology behind how dogs and cats integrate taste, aroma and texture in their perception of flavor could help pet food formulators address palatability challenges and develop targeted products.

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