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Pet food companies step up as animal surrender rates spike
One industry leader explores innovative partnership models to support overwhelmed shelters as traditional funding sources decline amid economic pressures.
Europe
Treats, cat food are most profitable in European pet food market
Although both dog and cat treats had higher price-to-volume ratios than foods, pets cannot live on treats alone.
Research Notes
Dehydrated natural dog food supported immune system, digestibility
Dehydrated pet foods help bridge the gap between the fresh pet food trend and the convenience of dry kibble. Dehydrated pet food may also offer health benefits.
Pet Food Market
Pet food prices hold steady while overall 'petflation' hits two-year high in May
Pet food costs remain stable with slight deflation in May 2025, even as veterinary and pet services drive overall pet industry inflation to 2.2% year-over-year.
Petfood Forum News
Petfood Forum Asia returns to Bangkok in October 2025
The one-day conference will be co-located with Pet Fair South East Asia on October 29, offering regional insights and networking opportunities for industry professionals.
U.S. and Canada
Chart: U.S. pet industry sales 2018-2025 normalize, but still climb post-pandemic
As inflation tapers and pet ownership normalizes post-pandemic, the U.S. pet food market seems likely to remain the largest on the planet for many years to come.
Pet Food Marketing and Branding
Case study spotlights Natoo’s sustainability-driven pet food strategy
A new Pet Sustainability Coalition case study highlights how Natoo’s $500,000 investment in jaguar conservation supports a sustainability-focused pet food business model.
Research Notes
Dogs need amino acids, not protein; Senior formulations may be hype
Data underpinning nutrition standards may come from older analysis methods and from limited breeds, ages and sizes of dogs.
Global Commerce
Global pet care market at US$200 billion in 2024; Cats rising
The twin trends of humanization and premiumization may continue to spread in the pet food market as similar demographic pressures drive pet ownership growth worldwide.
Research Notes
Chemically cutting meat boosts palatability, digestibility and benefits cat microbiome
The hydrolysis process not only boosts protein digestibility but may also shift gut microbial composition toward a more beneficial profile.
Research Notes
Some insect-based pet foods imbalanced, low in certain nutrients
Although the study supports the viability of insect protein as a sustainable and nutritious component of dog food, it highlighted gaps in regulatory compliance and the need for enhanced oversight, particularly among South Korean pet food makers.
Research Notes
Abrupt diet change may model illness in dogs
A study examined how abrupt dietary changes in dogs can serve as a controlled method to study gut microbiota resilience and test digestive health additives.
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