US Feed Industry Outlook: 5 critical issues set to impact US feed producers in 2024

Leading American feed industry associations discuss the external pressures influencing the sector over the next 12 months.

December 8, 2023

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Hydropac X Mobile Logistics

Hydropac partners with Mobile for carbon-neutral pet food transport

John A. Van Den Bosch adds Palz&Co. treats to portfolio

Pet Food Market

Grupo Sesajal launches NUBAC, relaunches pet food portfolio

Grupo Sesajal unveils corporate umbrella brand to unify its dog and cat food offerings and move toward higher-value segments.

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Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 96: How can acquisitions preserve a company's brand mission and purpose?

Charlie Nelson of KLN Family Brands and Kyle Gallus of Finley's discuss their partnership-focused acquisition approach that prioritizes mission preservation over traditional M&A strategies.

Adventures in Pet Food

Best practices for developing premium pet food products

For new product development success, it’s crucial to set expectations early on for the product itself, costs and timelines, then stick to the agreed-upon timeline.

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Pet Food Ingredients

10 takeaways: Spinach as superfood in dog and cat food formulations

Many pet food brands now highlight spinach in their formulations, and it may offer health benefits to dogs and cats.

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Petfood Forum News

Premium trends, brand evangelism take center stage at Petfood Forum 2026

Industry experts will address evolving consumer expectations and brand differentiation strategies at the annual event next April in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Kevin Ryan, Ph.D., and Ryan Estis will deliver keynote presentations at Petfood Forum 2026, addressing premium trends and customer experience strategies for pet food professionals.

Petfood Forum News

First for Forum offers free access to newcomers

Five pet food professionals will receive free passes to Petfood Forum 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S., through the First for Forum program designed for industry newcomers.

Last year's First For Forum Ambassadors (left to right): Aneesa Bahman with Blue Buffalo; Brianne Dowdall with Ollie Pets; Leah Scott with Earth Animal Ventures; and Quentin Jensen with Targeted Pet Treats.

German pet food producer opens second factory in Poland

Josera has invested in automated production lines, an R&D laboratory and an AI-based logistics system at its new facility in Paproć.

Josera's new Polish plant, which will produce dry pet food, is part of a manufacturing hub in the country’s western Wielkopolska.

Petfood Industry Word Extruder: challenge your pet food knowledge

Provided pointers, pensative players puzzle out pet food parlance.

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Pet Food Packaging

Cost-effective sustainability drives pet food packaging trends

As sustainability needs continue to evolve, cost has become a significant factor in the conversation.

Pet food has long grappled with consumer demand for more conscientious manufacturing and intentional purchasing decisions.

Competitive landscape favors corporate kingpins

The convergence of evolving e-commerce strategies, omnichannel shopping trends and consumer demand for comprehensive solutions presents significant growth opportunities for larger companies.

Pet owner spending has broadened across physical and digital retail channels among all types of pet products and services.

Ingredient Issues

Life on the shelf

Controlling all available factors from ingredients to final packaging can help ensure that products last as long as they’re supposed to.

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Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum Asia returns to Bangkok for 2025 conference

Co-located with Pet Fair South East Asia, the October 29 event will focus on regional market trends and innovations.

Petfood Forum Asia registration includes five educational presentations, networking breaks, lunch and access to two Pet Fair South East Asia receptions.

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