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Market Trends and Reports

Report: US pet population remains stable as cats close the gap

The American Veterinary Medical Association reports growing pet populations and shifting acquisition patterns in its 2025 demographics study.

Among those surveyed, the proportion who indicated acquiring a cat increased from 43.5% in 2023 to 47.6% in 2025.

Global Commerce

Purina sales down, market share up, growth modest in first nine months 2025

Nevertheless, Purina’s market share improved overall.

The EAT-RITE diner was a St. Louis landmark near Purina's Checkerboard Square headquarters in the Gateway City.

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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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.

Pet Food Company Profiles

Buddy Bites’ goal: Feed all shelter dogs in Asia

A company that launched with a mission in mind continues to grow in the premium pet food space.

Bank of America downgrades Freshpet amid broader pet decline

Bank of America noted that overall pet food growth has declined during the past six months.

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Nigerian pet food market growth fueled by health and humanization

As pet humanization and premiumization gain traction in Nigeria, pet food producers may benefit from focusing on health, wellness and omnichannel distribution.

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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Worm composting turns wasted kibble into fertilizer

Worms may provide waste management for ingredient suppliers and pet food makers.

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Business Strategy

General Mills to close Missouri plants bought from Whitebridge

In November 2024, General Mills acquired Whitebridge Pet Brands' North American premium cat food and pet treat business from NXMH for US$1.45 billion.

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Adventures in Pet Food

What makes a pet food or treat premium today?

The definition of “premium” pet food products is evolving for people and companies in the industry as well as, most importantly, in the eyes of the consumer.

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5 conservation actions pet food companies can encourage

Pet food companies, positioned at the intersection of animal care and environmental responsibility, have an opportunity to educate and influence consumers.

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