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Pet food automation delivers quality gains and labor cost savings
During a recent Ask the Petfood Pro, Caleb Townsend with APEC noted that automated systems help manufacturers improve consistency while addressing workforce challenges and regulatory compliance needs.
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Barrett Petfood leaders named 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Heartland winners
Heat and Control acquires Fabcon Food Systems
Bipartisan bill aims to protect agriculture against cyber threats
ADM opens R&D center dedicated to animal health and wellness
GA Pet Food hosts 238 businesses from 12 countries at annual event
Charlee Bear expands southern U.S. distribution
Smart Cookie Barkery expands US distribution
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Adventures in Pet Food
Big pet food players get fresh to pursue ongoing growth
Just a week apart, Royal Canin and General Mills both announced new lines of fresh pet food, entering a high-growth category. Will others soon follow?
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Iran bans dog walking, car rides despite ancient role of dogs in Iran
In pre-Islamic Iran, dogs were not only companions and helpers but also held deep religious and moral significance, especially in Zoroastrian thought.
Pet Food Regulations
31 laws and rules for pet food production in Europe
The European Union's legal framework for pet food helps safeguard animal health, support consumer trust and facilitate trade across member states.
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EPISODE 88: What is the science behind plant-based pet food diets?
Bramble’s founder and CEO Amanda Rolat breaks down the science, misconceptions, and benefits of plant-based diets for dogs and why this growing market segment is meeting a real need beyond just following human food trends.
Market Trends and Reports
Report: 4 key trends shaping the pet food industry
In its 2025 Dog and Cat Report, APPA noted a growth in cat ownership, premium nutrition and functional pet foods.
Europe
France tops cat ownership rates in Europe 2023; Germany tops population
Poland’s high per capita cat ownership, in line with its elevated dog ownership rate, suggests a robust companion animal culture relative to population size.
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Poland tops per capita dog ownership in Europe 2023, UK tops overall
As pet food manufacturers and product developers assess market potential, per capita ownership offers valuable insight into demand drivers beyond raw population numbers.
Adventures in Pet Food
Pet food weathers the geopolitical and economic storm
Tariffs, trade wars, actual wars, oh my! Pet food, like most markets, is facing significant challenges resulting from geopolitics and macro-economics.
Pet Food News
Pet food companies step up as animal surrender rates spike
One industry leader explores innovative partnership models to support overwhelmed shelters as traditional funding sources decline amid economic pressures.
Pet Food Market
Russian pet food market slows amid tax threats
Russia's pet food market reached US$6.2 billion in 2024 but faces mounting challenges from proposed excise taxes and record-high interest rates that could derail its trajectory as Europe's largest pet food market.
Pet Food Market
Pet food industry shows mixed mid-year performance amid economic pressures
A PetfoodIndustry.com survey of 318 industry professionals reveals economic inflation as top concern while most companies make moderate plan revisions to navigate challenging landscape.
Europe
Treats, cat food are most profitable in European pet food market
Although both dog and cat treats had higher price-to-volume ratios than foods, pets cannot live on treats alone.
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