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Why the global pet economy is poised to surpass $500 billion by 2030

Bloomberg Intelligence projects strong growth across pet food and care categories, driven by evolving consumer habits, e-commerce expansion and long-term pet humanization trends.

A new report from Bloomberg Intelligence noted the humanization of pets continues, with animals increasingly seen as full members of the family.

Brand Insights

Rethink minerals to boost pet health and build lasting loyalty

Zinpro®

What if essential nutrients already required in pet diets could become your brand’s key differentiator? See how to get a competitive edge with pet-proven performance minerals.

Rethink minerals to boost pet health and build lasting loyalty

Global Commerce

Pet industry coalition forms to address tariff impacts, host educational webinar

Seven leading trade groups are collaborating to assess and respond to tariff-related challenges affecting pet food, live animals, pharmaceuticals and other industry sectors.

Seven leading pet industry organizations unite to host a tariff webinar.

Pet Food Market

Argentine ag co-op launches Lokal pet food brand with $6M production facility

The Guillermo Lehmann Cooperative enters Argentina’s growing pet food market with a modern plant focused on premium, additive-free dog and cat food.

Pet Food Market

Pet adoptions drive growth in Mexico’s pet food market

Petco México’s 100,000 adoptions highlight how rescue initiatives expand the country’s pet food sector by turning stray animals into lifelong consumers.

Petco México has reached a major milestone: 100,000 pet adoptions since launching its “Primero Adopta” campaign in 2013.

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.

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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.

Global Commerce

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

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.

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