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Market Trends and Reports

Survey: Pet population increases, pet spending declines

Results from 2024 AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographic survey showed the percentage of U.S. households that own dogs and cats have increased steadily.

Central/Western/Southern Asia

Indian pet food market dominated by dogs; Cats distant 2nd

The world’s most populous country also has a growing pet population and a pet food market to provide nutrition for those companion animals.

Latin America/Carribean

Requirements for exporting US pet food to Panama

Panamanian pet owners may perceive U.S. pet food as high quality, wholesome and reliable, which has resulted in continuous growth in demand.

Market Trends and Reports

Purina grew at low single-digits in first 9-months of 2024

Premium brands Purina ProPlan, Purina ONE and Fancy Feast drove much of this growth with continued sales momentum.

Raw Cat and Dog Food

3 reasons pet owners stop feeding raw meat-based dog food

A study examined the experiences of dog owners who initially adopted raw meat-based diets and then discontinued their use.

Adventures in Pet Food

Consumer mindsets in late 2024: Determined and intentional

A new global consumer study assessing current financial outlooks and purchasing habits may offer insights for pet food companies on their pet-owning customers.

Market Trends and Reports

Mars Petcare investing US$1 billion in online presence, AI

With a US$1 billion investment, Mars aims to double digital sales by 2030 from today’s level.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Black soldier fly larvae meal in cat food influenced gut microbiome

While the digestibility of the BSFL-based food was lower than the control diet, the nutrient digestibility levels were still considered suitable according to FEDIAF guidelines.

Top Pet Food Companies

4 top French pet food companies’ revenues in 2023

Cats remain the most popular pet in France, with some of the highest per capita ownership in Europe, helping the country’s pet food market grow.

Pet Ownership Statistics

Study reveals gap between dog owners' perceptions, reality of pet health

According to the survey, 60% of dogs in the U.S. are considered overweight or obese, though many pet parents may not realize the extent of this issue.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 71: What are the possibilities for the hybridization of animal and plant proteins?

Martín Salinas and Henk Hoogenkamp with Moolec Science delve into producing animal proteins in plants like soybeans through genetic modification, offering a sustainable protein alternative in pet food and feed applications.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Branding connects otherwise faceless suppliers to pet owners

Developing positive relationships directly with consumers could benefit pet food ingredient suppliers.

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