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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Poland’s Bemo to expand into cat food, boost export reach

Holistic dog food producer Bemo eyes wet and dry cat food launch while Bulgarian biotech firm Nasekomo reaches a milestone in its industrial insect farming platform.

Poland’s pet food maker Bemo specializes in homeostatic dog food and is planning to add wet and dry cat food to the firm’s product portfolio.

Symrise reports solid Q1 2025 growth

Symrise Pet Food

Pet food ingredient supplier Symrise posts 4.2% organic growth in Q1, driven by strong demand in food and beverage segments and moderate gains in pet food.

Global Commerce

Pet food holds strong amid economic headwinds, but caution still warranted

Economist Ernie Tedeschi says pet food remains resilient amid 2025’s economic turbulence — but warns companies to watch for shifting consumer habits and trade risks.

Ernie Tedeschi, director of economics, The Budget Lab at Yale Law School, presented the keynote speech at Petfood Forum 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Pet Food Market

Pet food boom: $1 billion investment reshapes Latin America

Surging demand, pet humanization and competitive advantages are transforming Latin America into a global pet food powerhouse.

Latin America’s advantage lies in local raw materials, competitive production costs and free trade agreements.

Pets Canada Industry Show draws 700 pet professionals to Calgary

Western Canada’s largest B2B pet industry event highlighted new product innovation, trends in nutrition and sustainability, and peer recognition through the 2025 Western Awards.

Oven-Baked Tradition’s new CARE formula for small-breed adult dogs was voted Favorite New Product.

Natural Pet Food partners with Aloha for Pacific Northwest distribution

The new partnership enhances retailer access to K9 Natural and Feline Natural products across Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

Polish pet food processor expands manufacturing amid growing demand

Zew Natury ramps up production and product development while eyeing international markets, as French consumers show sustained growth in pet care spending.

Zew Natury's sales growth is fueling increased investment plans at the company's manufacturing facility in Redostowo, Poland.

Pet Food Market

Nutriment acquires UK-based Bulmer Pet Foods

In its fifth acquisition of 2025, TNC expands raw pet food portfolio and strengthens UK market position.

According to TNC, Bulmer Pet Foods has built a strong reputation for offering natural raw pet food at an affordable price.

Global Commerce

Amid tariffs, pet food industry faces uncertainty

Pet food manufacturers could see rising costs due to U.S. tariffs on imported ingredients and packaging materials.

Tariffs on imported ingredients and packaging materials could tighten margins and drive up consumer prices, especially for smaller pet food brands.

US top pet food exporter to China's US$22bl market in 2024

While U.S. exporters maintain a lead, the rise of Chinese brands and maturing market segments suggest that success in China will depend on innovation, adaptability and alignment with local trends.

Gongbi painting of a dog and cat

Global Commerce

Kormotech expands pet food distribution to Qatar and Nigeria

With its entry into two new markets, Kormotech now exports to 46 countries, aiming to strengthen its presence in the growing Middle East and Africa pet food sector.

Kormotech supplies 1,065 tons of pet food annually to the Middle East and African markets.

Global Commerce

Taiwan pet food market grew in 2024 with Thai, US imports

Imports accounted for a significant portion of the Taiwanese pet food market in 2024.

Taiwanese Budaixi puppet theater glove puppets with expressive painted faces of a dog and a cat.

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