COVID challenges still impact chicken foodservice, retail

Solid supplier partnerships combat labor struggles, inflation.

Elizabeth Doughman

November 2, 2023

Worker and product shortages interrupted the chicken supply chain during the pandemic. The effects of these disruptions are still being felt today.

Worker and product shortages interrupted the chicken supply chain during the pandemic. The effects of these disruptions are still being felt today.

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Chicken retail and foodservice companies are still dealing with many of the after-effects of COVID-19, including labor shortages and supply chain disruptions. New challenges like inflation and return-to-work are also impacting operations.

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Musti Group has reported improved net sales for the first six months of this year owing to the acquisition of Pet City.

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U.S. and Canada

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Although dogs have long been the main drivers of US pet food industry growth, that may be changing. Cats may now be the top dog.

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Pet Food Market

Chilean pet food market reveals emotional purchasing drivers

A comprehensive 2025 study uncovers how pet-owner bonds, household routines and social influences are reshaping brand loyalty and purchasing decisions in Chile's evolving pet food landscape.

According to recent research, deep emotional bonds increasingly drive pet food purchasing decisions beyond traditional factors like price and nutrition in Chile.

52 European pet food companies' annual revenue 2024

Mergers and acquisitions were a prominent force in Europe last year, as was the slow but steady rise in pet ownership.

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Pet Food Additives/Supplements

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From a marketing perspective, trace minerals represent a largely untapped story. Human food trends show growing consumer awareness of mineral fortification, and pet owners are likely to follow.

Adventures in Pet Food

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Pet Food Market

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