Vladislav VorotnikovVorotnikov is a Georgia-based journalist covering the pet food and feed markets.From the AuthorPet Food MarketIran’s pet food dilemma: Import bans, inflation squeeze pet owners and brandsWith foreign pet food smuggled and local products facing quality concerns, Iranian pet parents and manufacturers navigate a strained and uncertain market.Pet Food MarketRussian pet food market braces for new price hikeRussian pet food prices continue to climb in 2025, with premium and super premium products seeing the steepest increases due to import restrictions, labeling requirements and taxation.Pet Food MarketPet food market in Southeast Europe lures new investmentsEspecially in Romania, significant pet food growth has spurred investment in factories and product development, while Bulgaria’s pet food sales are rising, too.Pet Food MarketRussian pet food imports rebound amid soaring inflationRussian pet food production rose in 2024, but reduced competition from foreign brands and high-interest rates have hindered innovation and growth opportunities for local producers.Pet Food MarketEastern Europe pet food market navigates choppy watersThe Eastern European pet care market is expected to continue to grow in both volume and value terms in 2025.Pet Food MarketRussian scientists claim world's first anti-aging pet foodRussian researchers from Izhevsk State Medical Academy have developed the world's first pet food using nutrients said to support longevity and combat age-related issues in pets.Pet Food MarketPet food production gains momentum in Kazakhstan despite challengesKazPetFood plans to build Central Asia's first large-capacity pet food factory in Kazakhstan by 2026, marking a major shift in the region's pet food industry, which has historically relied on imports and lacked local large-scale production.Pet Food MarketPet food imports into Russia decline 40%Experts attribute the drop to a variety of factors, including government restrictions, increased domestic pet food production and payment difficulties.Pet Food MarketRussia cracks down on counterfeit pet food marketThe country is imposing mandatory labeling of pet food and veterinary drugs beginning September 1; pet food producers/retailers brace for increased costs.Pet Food MarketPrivate label pet food enjoys booming popularity in Eastern EuropePrivate labels have acquired nearly a third of the overall value share in Europe, indicating a significant shift in consumer preferences toward more affordable alternatives to branded pet food.Pet Food MarketRussia tightens restrictions on European pet food while import replacement challenges ariseRussia bans more pet food from Europe, shrinking pet food imports down 31% compared with the previous year.Pet Food MarketEastern Europe pet food industry stands firm despite inflation pressureSoaring food prices have failed to tangibly impact consumer behavior of pet parents in Eastern Europe, while pet food manufacturers enjoy strong demand and bright export opportunities, including outside the EU.Page 1 of 4Next Page
