The pandemic, natural disasters, civil unrest and other factors may be fueling the growing importance of environmental and social consciousness in the pet food industry.

Along with adapting to the effects of the pandemic, Latin American pet food companies continued expanding production capacity and launching new products in different countries. 

Suppliers of pet food ingredients and production equipment could have a potential client in the region. 

Pet food pricing strategies and product claims on packaging in Chile may be misleading to pet owners, according to a new consumer study from 2021.

Several new dog treats and toppers used insect-based ingredients. More refrigerated or frozen fresh pet foods entered the market, including one from the world’s largest pet food company.

Woody’s Pet Food Deli of Minneapolis, Minneapolis, USA recalled its raw Cornish hen pet food “With Supplements” sticker due to a Salmonella health risk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

European pet owners preferred that their animals’ foods included assurances that the products had been produced in ways that minimized ecological and social problems. Pet food and treats making these claims led some of the growth in the European market in 2021. 

In 2021, pet-related businesses seemed less rattled by lockdowns and other movement restrictions. Online sales of pet food continued increasing in many Asian nations, a trend seen worldwide.

These 44 business deals occurred in 2021 among dog, cat and other pet food producers, suppliers and others.

The bill addresses bottlenecks the industry is facing with export of feed, feed ingredients and pet food products.