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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.
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EPISODE 88: What is the science behind plant-based pet food diets?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Pet Food Market
Mexico's pet food industry isn't dying — it's evolving
While weaker players struggle, leading producers are already capturing growth in a restructured market.
Pet Food News
Partners Group acquires MPM Products global pet food business from 3i
The private markets firm plans to expand the premium cat food manufacturer's reach in North America and Europe.
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European pet food market at EUR29.3 Bn in 2023; Russia out
From Albania to the United Kingdom, more than 400 pet food companies produced that food in at least 500 facilities.
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Dehydrated natural dog food supported immune system, digestibility
Dehydrated pet foods help bridge the gap between the fresh pet food trend and the convenience of dry kibble. Dehydrated pet food may also offer health benefits.
Adventures in Pet Food
What is the fate of self-GRAS for new pet food ingredients?
The self-GRAS process for affirming new pet food ingredients has always caused criticism and concerns; now new challenges threaten its existence.
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