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5 survival strategies for 2026: Resilience, flexibility, value, focus, sustainable
Business strategies that prioritize resilience, flexibility and value may help pet food brands stay competitive globally.
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Pet food M&A takes measured approach in 2025
Strategic acquisitions focused on geographic expansion and portfolio diversification characterized pet food M&A activity, with one European company accounting for nearly half the year's transactions.
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Czech startup targets 2026 cultivated meat pet food launch
BeneMeat Technologies will bring cultivated meat biomass pet food product to market this year, while Fressnapf expands with new store openings.
Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation
Smucker pet food PFAS 'forever chemical' lawsuit nears certification
A federal judge has indicated he may certify a California class tied to allegations that “forever chemicals” in pet food packaging were not disclosed to consumers.
Adventures in Pet Food
Will pet food M&A activity pick up in 2026?
Pet food and pet industry M&A has declined over the last three years, though categories like cat food and pet treats remain attractive to investors.
Research Notes
Older cats feeding patterns may differ from guidelines
In-home observations revealed that older cats tend to eat six to seven meals a day, with lower energy intake on all-wet diets and higher on kibble.
Pet Food Marketing and Branding
Fresh pet food claims about additives, processing and human-grade may lack evidence
As fresh pet food increases its market share, its marketing claims may be eroding trust in conventional formats.
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Study reveals pet humanization trends in Lithuania
Research from Vilnius University found that 66.7% of pet owners refer to their animals as children, with women and younger people showing stronger humanization behaviors.
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EPISODE 101: How is AI being used in the pet retail space?
Lorenzo Trujillo, product team lead at eTailPet, discusses how AI is transforming inventory management and freeing independent pet retailers to focus on what matters most: building relationships with customers and their communities.
Adventures in Pet Food
Factors, and facts, behind pet humanization
A new study of pet owners in Lithuania shows the “pets as family members” ethos extends far and wide, and that social factors matter more than other demographics.
Pet Food News
APPA's top holiday pet treats reflect broader trends
The American Pet Products Association curated innovative products across multiple categories, including pet food and treats.
Adventures in Pet Food
Pet food innovation going in wrong direction for this economy?
New pet food product launch activity is down, not surprisingly during economic uncertainty — but this may be the exact right time to focus on innovation.
Sustainable Dog and Cat Food
Extended producer responsibility may reshape pet food packaging
As more states make producers pay for waste management, packaging choices like flexible bags and pouches face different recycling realities than aluminum cans and different compliance costs.
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