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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.

Petfood Forum News

How pet food professionals can lead through connection

Karen Jones, with NextUp, and a panel of pet food executives share insights and tips on how intentional networking can unlock leadership growth — even when working remotely.

Karen Jones Next Up Petfood Forum 2025

Pet Food Processing

High-pressure thermal processing creates safe, minimally cooked pet food

HPTP aims to create microbially safe products that can be shelf stable, fresh or minimally cooked.

Pet Food Palatability

Age-specific cat food accounts for changing tastes across life stages

Cat owners are becoming more interested in understanding how flavor preferences change throughout a cat’s life.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

U.S. pet owners open to insect protein, but knowledge lags

A new Kansas State University study shows U.S. dog owners are receptive to insect-based proteins — but lack knowledge about their health benefits, presenting a key opportunity for pet food brands.

A recent survey revealed that while pet owners are relatively informed about insect protein’s nutritional content, fewer understood potential health benefits.

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.

Italy’s pet food market rises to US$3.5 billion in 2024

Many trends in the Italian pet food market are similar to those around the world in developed markets.

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Pet Food Market

Health over habit: How U.S. pet owners are reshaping the pet food market

As budget-conscious consumers redefine value in the pet aisle, health and wellness benefits — not just prices – are driving purchasing decisions, says Packaged Facts’ Shannon Landry.

While pet owners are more cost-conscious these days, they are not simply buying the cheapest options. They’re seeking out pet foods that offer better value, especially through health-related benefits.

Global Commerce

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.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

5 sustainability takeaways for pet food professionals

During Petfood Essentials, attendees learned about embracing sustainability as an ongoing journey, using life cycle assessments, supplier partnerships, standardized practices, and holistic packaging strategies to drive credible, measurable progress.

Marty Heller, senior consultant at Blonk Sustainability.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 85: What roles do nutraceuticals play in pet food?

In this episode of Trending: Pet Food, NutriFusion CEO William Grand joins host Lindsay Beaton to break down synthetic vs. natural nutraceuticals and discuss their evolving role in pet nutrition.

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