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Europe

Inspired Pet Nutrition may buy Ultra Premium Direct

The exclusivity agreement would transfer all shares held by Eurazeo and other stakeholders to Inspired Pet Nutrition.

Brand Insights

Food Safety Training That Delivers Global Impact

Intralox

Master hygienic design, sanitation essentials, and environmental monitoring through CFS Institute’s expert-led, in-person and blended learning programs worldwide.

Pet Food Market

Pet food industry split on AI adoption, marketing emerges as top priority

Nearly half of pet food companies have yet to implement AI technology, while those ready to invest see the greatest potential in marketing and sales applications.

Ingredient Issues

10 takeaways: Stocks rise with pet food health trends, as do bone broths

As the market for stocks grows, especially for collagen-rich bone broth, this soup trend is spilling over into the pet food industry.

Ingredient Issues

10 takeaways: Apple cider vinegar as a dog and cat food ingredient

Apple cider vinegar may affect pet health, and more than five years ago, one scientist called for research to verify its benefits and possible drawbacks in pet food formulations.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

10 takeaways: Superfood trends reshape pet food formulations

In a recent Trending: Pet Food, Healthybud CEO Kyle Feigenbaum explains how consumer knowledge and personal health experiences are accelerating the integration of functional ingredients from human nutrition into pet products.

Latin America/Carribean

Brazil, Chile, Argentina top 11 South American pet food companies 2024

Although not one of the top export markets for Brazilian pet food, U.S. trade grabbed headlines more recently with the onset of tariffs.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Report: Pet probiotics market to reach US$3B by 2033

Market expected to grow at 7.4% compound annual growth rate driven by increased focus on pet gut health.

Europe

52 European pet food companies' annual revenues 2024

Mergers and acquisitions were a prominent force in Europe last year, as was the slow but steady rise in pet ownership.

Europe

Chart: Top 10 European pet food companies by 2024 revenue

With a growing pet population and robust business environment, European pet food companies may continue growing in 2025 despite tariffs, military conflicts and other macroeconomic challenges.

Latest News

Freshpet net sales up 12.5% to US$264.7 million in Q2 2025

Net sales increased 15.0% to $527.9 million for the first six months of 2025 compared to $459.1 million in the prior year period.

Research Notes

Cell-cultured chicken from yeast benefited dogs’ health

Not only did dogs get their required amino acids, but the dogs experienced beneficial changes in their digestion and gut microbiome.

Top Pet Food Companies

Chart: Top 20 pet food companies 2024; Purina, Mars still dominate

Nestle Purina PetCare and Mars Petcare continue to have the largest annual revenues, as do U.S.-based companies overall.

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