Poll: How will the Trump tariffs impact the pet food industry?

April 17, 2025

With many pet food companies relying on global supply chains for ingredients, equipment and packaging, the recent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration could have wide-reaching implications. We want to hear from you — take this quick poll to share how these trade policies are impacting your business and the broader pet food industry.

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EPISODE 89: How does working in human food versus pet treats compare?

Although pet food companies may find themselves wondering what the next regulatory update may bring, it will still pay dividends to maintain strong compliance programs.

How to approach regulatory uncertainty

Global Commerce

Pet food mergers and acquisitions cautious but continue in 2025

The go-go days of 2021 may be behind for the pet food industry. However, M&A continues, although with more discipline and patience than before.

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Brand Insights

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

EDL, as Massman Company

EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink wrapping machines use two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose a product or collation.

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

Global Commerce

How cats stole Indonesia's pet food market

Cats are the dominant pet in Indonesia, leading to success for the country’s cat food segment.

Indonesia has long since gone to the cats, with the balance tipping in their favor both in tonnage and in dollars when it comes to the pet food market.

WH Group enters European pet food market by acquiring Poland’s Pupil Foods

Pupil Foods specializes in wet and dry cat and dog foods, supplying European markets including the United Kingdom, Germany, Hungary and Serbia.

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GAPFA Technical Congress concludes with board elections, 2026 event announcement

Global pet food industry leaders gathered in Bangkok to address safety standards, sustainability and regulatory collaboration.

Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations (GAPFA)

Global Commerce

Instituto Pet Brasil hosts event to support pet product exporters

Free virtual conference from July 15–18 will address the Latin American market, e-commerce and female entrepreneurship in the Arab world, and more.

Viking-themed cat food marketing may differentiate brands

Vikings: Marauders. Barbarians. Colonizers. Cat fanciers.

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Market Trends and Reports

General Mills pet foods up 4% to US$2.5 billion in FY25

General Mills executives stated that the segment improved its competitiveness, including growing market share in dog food, which represented 60% of its U.S. retail sales.

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Pet Food Regulations

31 laws and rules for pet food production in Europe

The European Union's legal framework for pet food helps safeguard animal health, support consumer trust and facilitate trade across member states.

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France tops cat ownership rates in Europe 2023; Germany tops population

Poland’s high per capita cat ownership, in line with its elevated dog ownership rate, suggests a robust companion animal culture relative to population size.

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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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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.

With today's economic pressures, many shelters report being overwhelmed by demand for their pet food pantry programs, while simultaneously seeing an increase in pet surrenders.

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.

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