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Market Trends and Reports
Private label pet food growth outpaced national brands
With ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and persistent inflation, consumers may continue shifting towards private-label pet food brands.
Brand Insights
Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine
EDL, as Massman Company
EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink wrapping machines use two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose a product or collation.
Global Commerce
Pet food mergers and acquisitions cautious but continue in 2025
The go-go days of 2021 may be behind for the pet food industry. However, M&A continues, although with more discipline and patience than before.
Research Notes
Carbs may not increase cats’ body fat or insulin resistance
While carbohydrates have a bad reputation in current human and pet diet trends, evidence suggests that carbs may not always be metabolic villains.
Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation
Petco lawsuit focuses on pandemic pet boom and premiumization, humanization
The lawsuit alleges that the premiumization and humanization trends were not robust enough to support Petco’s growth projections after the temporary boost from pandemic conditions faltered.
Pet Ownership Statistics
Pet acquisition may not boost long-term well-being for all owners
The benefits they feel from pet ownership may have more to do with those individual motivations than the actual act of keeping a companion animal.
Market Trends and Reports
General Mills pet foods up 4% to US$2.5 billion in FY25
General Mills executives stated that the segment improved its competitiveness, including growing market share in dog food, which represented 60% of its U.S. retail sales.
Production
Pet food automation delivers quality gains and labor cost savings
During a recent Ask the Petfood Pro, Caleb Townsend with APEC noted that automated systems help manufacturers improve consistency while addressing workforce challenges and regulatory compliance needs.
News Hound
Iran bans dog walking, car rides despite ancient role of dogs in Iran
In pre-Islamic Iran, dogs were not only companions and helpers but also held deep religious and moral significance, especially in Zoroastrian thought.
Europe
Poland tops per capita dog ownership in Europe 2023, UK tops overall
As pet food manufacturers and product developers assess market potential, per capita ownership offers valuable insight into demand drivers beyond raw population numbers.
Pet Food News
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.
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