As costs for pet food companies rise, for everything from ingredients to packaging to transportation to labor, that eventually affects retail pet food prices.

Since the pandemic began, pet owners have increasingly searched for pet foods related to popular human food trends that are also growing pet categories.

Pet food inflation in the U.S. exceeded the overall consumer price index for May 2022, spurred by ongoing supply chain issues and renewable fuels policy.

Insect protein for pet food, human food and animal feed is getting a lot of attention, investment, research and media coverage. Is that warranted?

The pet food market has kept succeeding throughout the pandemic, spurred on by growing interests and categories like sustainability and insect protein.

Will hot new pet treat and supplement ingredients like collagen and CBD also be prevalent at Interzoo, along with freeze-dried and air-dried pet foods?

A large turnout of pet food professionals and companies at Petfood Forum 2022, plus positive vibes, were further signs of pet food’s resilience and strength.

The U.S. pet food and pet care industries enjoyed record sales in 2021, and rosy projections continue through 2023, but problems and risks lurk ahead.

Consumers, including pet owners, seek sustainability claims but are wary of ‘greenwashing.’ How can pet food and treat companies address these attitudes?

Pet food inflation rose even more in March 2022, while the pet care category approached Consumer Price Index increases. Yet some good news is on the horizon.