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Something to Chew on

How functional pet food’s consumer appeal ties to buying

Many pet owners show awareness of the importance of pet nutrition to health and wellness, yet only half are willing to pay more for functional benefits.

Pet owner surveys over the past few years show the majority are aware of the key role nutrition plays in their pets’ health.

Pet Food Ingredients

Pet food ingredients and product innovation

Learn about the current state of pet food ingredients and product innovation, particularly the challenges and pitfalls inherent in “ingredient demonization.”

The demonization of pet food ingredients from within the industry limits the potential for innovation and confuses pet food consumers.

Reptile food humanization relevant as younger owners increase

Humanization and premiumization of pet foods march together in lockstep, even for pets without legs.

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Pet Food Company Profiles

Polkadog pet treats earn their place in the neighborhood

Learn about Polkadog, a pet treats company focused on sustainable practices and a neighborhood feel with its brick-and-mortar bakeries and its online market.

Deborah Suchman, Polkadog’s co-founder, opened the company’s first bakery store in Boston’s South End because she’d moved there after graduating from college. That neighborhood feeling is something she’s imbued the company with over the years.

General Mills pet segment up 9% to US$2.5 billion in FY23

Overall, General Mills expects the largest factors impacting its performance in fiscal 2024 will be the economic health of consumers, the moderating rate of input cost inflation, and the increasing stability of the supply chain environment.

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Pet insurance company hopes to spread food safety awareness

Southern Cross Pet Insurance and the New Zealand Veterinary Association launched a downloadable symbol to help pet owners determine if their pets food is safe.

12 top Asia-Pacific pet food companies in 2022

Japan had the most pet food companies listed in Petfood Industry’s Top Pet Food Companies database in 2022 when considering those based in the Asia-Pacific region, including the company with the highest annual revenue.

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16 top Latin American pet food companies in 2022

The most populous nation in South America was home to the four most prosperous Latin American dog, cat and other pet food companies in Petfood Industry’s Top Pet Food Companies database.

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10 top US-based pet food companies in 2022

Pet food companies based in the United States dominate the ranking in Petfood Industry’s Top Companies Current Data for 2022.

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Pet Food Market

International pet food companies grew globally in 2022

Learn about the pet food industry’s international growth in 2022, including by top companies Bewital, Aller Petfood and Perfect Companion.

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Pet food labeling – How do we communicate nutrition to consumers?

Learn about the various pathways in pet food labeling, and where the line is between what should be conveyed and what often is conveyed.

Accurately conveying pet nutrition information to customers is vital to building trust.

Alphia to make Halo brand superpremium pet foods

Alphia is a portfolio company of J. H. Whitney Capital Partners, a Connecticut, USA-based private-equity firm.

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