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China’s pet food market resembles Japan’s says Nestle Purina
In response to a question about Purina’s slower performance in China during 2024 than in 2023, Nestle’s chief executive officer compared China’s pet food market to that of Japan.
Brand Insights
Learn how HPAI and regulatory changes will affect pet food safety
WATT Global Media
Keep up with news from the FDA, AAFCO and AFIA that pet food manufacturers need to know.
U.S. and Canada
Deportations may challenge pet food labor and supply chain
Along with ripple effects from the agricultural sector, the pet food industry may be affected by reduced numbers of immigrant workers.
Pet Food Safety
Cat may have infected human with avian influenza and vice versa
An adolescent human may have contracted bird flu from a pet cat. In another case, a human may have infected a cat.
Pet Food Safety
21 cases of bird flu in cats detected in January 2025
The total number of cases identified in domestic cats has risen to 85 since 2022.
Market Trends and Reports
Hill’s sales up in 2024; Colgate-Palmolive ending private label pet food
In 2024, Colgate-Palmolive’s pet segment brought in US$4,483 million in net sales, up from US$4,290 million in 2023.
Research Notes
Ideal protein, fat, fiber, carb contents for weight-loss dog foods
Scientists identified commonalities among dietary formulations that facilitate weight loss while maintaining lean muscle.
Market Trends and Reports
Report: Independent pet shops see growing loyalty to store-brand pet food
UK pet parents increasingly favor private-label food options and personalized advice from local pet shops.
Sustainable Dog and Cat Food
Avoid 12 greenwashing terms in pet food marketing, use certifications
By using certification systems and avoiding greenwashing, the pet food industry can build credibility among pet owners who increasingly demand that companies consider their actions' environmental and social ramifications.
Dog and Cat Food Nutrition
2 opportunities for health and wellness pet food
Pet food remains central to pet owners’ health and wellness strategies, with consumers favoring functional, condition-specific and science-backed formulations.
Pet Ownership Statistics
Pet generation gap as Boomers humanize more than Gen Z
Pet food marketers may benefit from focusing on older generations, as the human-animal bond strengthens over time, and older owners express a stronger desire to have pets for as long as possible.
Pet Ownership Statistics
US pet population growth slow, cats rise dogs fall
Along with slow growth rates, pet ownership preferences have shifted as dog ownership declined and cat ownership grew, reversing earlier trends.
News Hound
4 riders of the A-pet-calypse: threats to pet food industry in 2025
Although the dog, cat, and other pet food markets are not facing imminent collapse, four threats could pose significant challenges for businesses in 2025 and beyond. Apocalypse MEOW!
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