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Pet Ownership Statistics

Graph: Cats and dogs lead US pet ownership growth 2023-2025

U.S. households reported ownership of approximately 68 million dogs, up from 65.1 million in the 2023-2024 survey.

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Pet Food Regulations

USDA moves to rescind Organic Pet Food Standards

Pet Sustainability Coalition warns rescission would reverse decades of progress and harm businesses developing organic products.

PSC notes the proposed rescission could 'reverse more than 15 years of stakeholder engagement, National Organic Standards Board recommendations and industry' development.

Something to Chew on

Why alternative cat food sales continue to grow

Sales of raw cat food and other alternative categories keep increasing despite safety and other concerns, rising with the growing cat population.

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Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation

Nestle Purina lawsuit: From dismissal to new claims

A class-action lawsuit against Nestle Purina's Denver, Colorado, U.S., pet food plant over "rancid" odors was dismissed after exactly one year, but the same law firm immediately filed a new case with different plaintiffs making nearly identical claims.

A lawsuit filed against a Nestle Purina pet food plant in Denver was dropped as a new claim was filed with new neighbors as the plaintiffs.

Polish pet treat brand Naturalnie z Kotfina eyes exports, expands portfolio

Also: Germany’s Pets Nature ends deal with Champion Petfoods; and Czech producer Vafo launches new digital division.

Polish pet treats maker Naturalnie z Kotfina is readying to launch export sales to various markets.

Study: Postbiotic ingredient shown to reduce canine halitosis by 27%

A new clinical study highlights the potential of a postbiotic powder topper to improve dog breath and oral health without mechanical action.

A new study noted Superculture Pet Oral could offer a novel approach to pet oral health with potential applications in pet food and supplement formulations.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 87: What are the uses of game meat as novel proteins in pet food formulations?

This episode of Trending: Pet Food focuses in on game meats like springbok and ostrich that offer high protein content, low fat, and natural sourcing — traits that set them apart from conventional meats and appeal to both pet palates and consumer preferences for clean-label formulations.

Pet Food Ingredients

Marine ingredients double in pet food formulations while driving 262% value increase

New industry report from IFEEDER shows a shift toward premium ingredients led by marine products, with overall ingredient values rising 91% despite minimal volume growth.

Marine ingredients now command the highest value in pet food formulations despite representing only 5% of total ingredient usage.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 86: Why does the human-animal bond matter to the pet industry?

On this Trending: Pet Food podcast, Dr. Tammie King discusses how the PAWS program explores the biological mechanisms behind human-animal bonds and their impact on mental health and wellbeing.

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Pet Food Market

Kimberly-Clark de México enters pet food market with dual launch

The hygiene products leader targets price-sensitive and premium pet food segments in a competitive and fragmented Mexican market.

Kimberly-Clark’s move into pet food represents a calculated diversification into a growing category.

Pet Food Market

Adimax opens new Brazilian pet food plant with R$140M investment

The company said its sixth Brazilian facility will help it become the country's largest pet food producer by capacity.

At Mandirituba, Adimax will make its flagship brands — Fórmula Natural, Origens, Magnus and Qualidy.

Central/Western/Southern Asia

Saudi Arabian pet food market shifts as pet dogs rise

Cats have always had a place in the Saudi pet market. However, dogs were historically less accepted as pets.

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