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Market Trends and Reports

Why dog and cat food packages are shrinking in the US

Pet food product and packaging trends follow ones toward smaller dogs, more wet pet foods for dogs and cats, and alternative, denser types of pet food.

Market Trends and Reports

3 human food trends for pet food to monitor in 2017

Key dog and cat food trends are among the top 10 trends for human food in 2017, including clean product labels, plant-based ingredients and seeds.

Nutrition

Pet food nutrition not blinded with science

Much of the latest scientific research on dog and cat food nutrition is not public, and aside from pet food companies, no one funds published studies.

Pet Food Market

Millennials are pet food’s future, boomers spending now

Pet food spending and pet ownership among millennials will continue to increase as Baby Boomer spending drives current pet food market growth.

Pet Food Market

Domestic pet food brands play growing role in China

Multinational pet food companies have ruled in China so far, but domestic brands are increasing in number, sales growth and sophistication.

Nutrition

Why superfoods are popular pet food ingredients

Whether in pet food or human food, and despite a lack of definition, regulation or research, superfoods continue to catch consumers’ interest and wallets.

Pet Food Market

Pet food borrows another human food trend: acquisitions

In both pet food and human food, large multinational companies are buying smaller specialty ones, creating access to the coveted natural market.

Pet Food Market

Pet food trends travel the globe

Several key pet food trends weave a common thread throughout industry events, proving that the world—and pet food—are indeed global.

Pet Food Market

Pet food label claims: science vs. nature

Pet food manufacturers need to explain exactly what claims like ‘scientifically formulated’ and ‘natural’ mean, to attract pet owners and not confuse them.

Pet Food Market

US pet food sales bank on power of top global players

Top pet food companies in the US contributed strong product development and market presence, helping US pet food account for 34% of global sales.

Pet Food Market

Data: pet parenting in the US is a lifetime commitment

Good news for the pet food and pet product industries: Even into their senior years, US pet owners continue to buy for their pets at relatively high levels.

Pet Food Market

Success of premium pet food masks market risks

There may be a ceiling to how much pet owners are able and willing to pay for pet food. Companies need to explain the value of their premium products.

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