2024 chicken foodservice trends: What to expect

Foodservice is growing, and operators will need to meet new challenges head on to increase margins.

November 2, 2023

With the price of beef increasing, chicken will become the cost-effective choice for restaurants.

With the price of beef increasing, chicken will become the cost-effective choice for restaurants.

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If the past couple of years have taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected, and 2024 is expected to bring as many opportunities as it will challenges.

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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.

Nordic pet care company reports strong H1 performance

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Nordic pet care company reports strong H1 performance

Musti Group posts 14.3% sales growth, while Bene Meat Technologies calls for clearer EU cultivated meat regulation.

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

U.S. and Canada

45 US pet food companies' revenues in 2024

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

Trace minerals, big effect on health and pet food marketing

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

Tips for navigating tariffs: Is your pet food business prepared?

New U.S. tariffs have gone into effect, affecting many imports of pet food, ingredients, packaging or other raw materials. Where does your company stand?

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Chart: Top 10 European pet food companies by 2024 revenue

With a growing pet population and robust business environment, European pet food companies may continue growing in 2025 despite tariffs, military conflicts and other macroeconomic challenges.

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Study: Carrot prebiotic delivers consistent canine gut health benefits

Peer-reviewed research finds Benicaros ingredient delivers targeted microbiome effects regardless of breed or baseline gut composition.

Benicaros is a 100% natural prebiotic fiber from upcycled carrot pomace, a byproduct of carrot juicing.

Global Commerce

Pet industry faces new tariff reality as August 1 deadline passes

The American Pet Products Association launches educational webinar series to help companies navigate evolving trade compliance requirements and avoid costly penalties.

Despite an August 1 tariff implementation deadline, several countries have received extensions.

Freshpet net sales up 12.5% to US$264.7 million in Q2 2025

Net sales increased 15.0% to $527.9 million for the first six months of 2025 compared to $459.1 million in the prior year period.

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Pet Food Market

As cat ownership hits all-time high, are pet food companies adapting?

Despite growth in multi-cat households and "Cat Dad" demographics, 55% of pet food professionals report no marketing strategy changes to capture emerging opportunities.

Cat ownership reached 49 million households in 2024, driven largely by Gen Z and Millennial pet parents.

Kormotech partners with Bulgaria's largest online pet retailer

Also: Belgian pet food maker Versele-Laga opens new Hungarian production facility while European industry body calls for harmonized EU waste sorting labels.

Kormotech's pet food brands will now be available across Petmall's 17 brick-and-mortar stores and online platform as the Ukrainian producer expands its eight-year presence in Bulgaria's growing pet food market.

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