5 Petfood Industry blogs, columns in October 2023

In October 2023, Petfood Industry’s staff and contributors wrote 5 blogs and columns. These articles covered pet food toppers, the growing omnichannel, pet food innovations and more.

November 1, 2023

Dog With Bowl Of Food

Pet supplement sales push past US$2 billion

October 12, 2023 — David Sprinkle

An increased focus on pet health has pet owners looking beyond food for solutions.

Pet food toppers: Can you top that?

October 16, 2023 — George Collings, Ph.D.

People want to give their pets a more customized feeding experience.

The ongoing strength and growth of pet food omnichannel

October 16, 2023 — Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Omnichannel shopping — buying pet food both in physical stores and online — really took off during the pandemic and is still a popular choice for pet owners.

Finding pet food innovation and opportunities in new places

October 20, 2023 — Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Announcements about the use of AI in pet food, new research and ongoing investments in pet care startups may point to a more innovative future for the industry.

Cats, cat food growing in Asia and around the world

October 27, 2023 — Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Cats now outnumber dogs in several countries in Asia, following a pattern seen in Europe for some time. More cats lead to higher cat food sales growth.

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Local sustainability collaborations boost pet food brands

This product introduction lends itself to the trend of pet ownership in urban areas where smaller living spaces and lifestyle preferences favor cat ownership.

Argentine pet food producer launches specialized nutrition for spayed/neutered cats

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Local sustainability collaborations boost pet food brands

Like the old environmental adage to think globally and act locally, partnering with local environmental and social groups offers several benefits to pet food companies, especially smaller brands.

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Brand Insights

Achieve Cost Savings and Sustainability in Pet Food Production

Buhler Group

Unlocking cost efficiency through sustainable practices.

Achieve Cost Savings and Sustainability in Pet Food Production

Research reveals vegan diets can improve dog health

A study lead by Professor Andrew Knight at the University of Winchester in the UK found fewer cases of health disorders overall in dogs fed vegan diets.

Dog with carrot

Pet Food Market

Three Dog Brands acquires Kennelmaster Foods

Kennelmaster uses dehydration technology to create its Chip’s Naturals brand.

The Chip's Naturals production process involves dehydration mixed with quality ingredients.

Cargill acquires 2 US feed mills

Cargill has acquired two feed mills from Compana Pet Brands – one in Denver and the other in Kansas City, Kansas.

Merger Acquisition 2

Alphia names vice president of food safety and quality assurance

Jarrod Kersey will prioritize safety and quality product standards and play a critical part in maintaining overall product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Mars Petcare names chief finance officer

Gabriel Millan will lead the global finance function for the US$30 billion Petcare business.

Pet Food Press Releases

Greek pet food company petchef.gr secures new seed funding

petchef.gr, a direct-to-consumer producer of fresh pet food based in Greece, has raised more than €1 million with Sporos Platform and other strategic investors.

Nulo names co-heads of marketing

Eric Emmenegger and Jen Rottenberg will join the company's executive team.

Eric Emmenegger, with his dog Schuyler, will lead Nulo's Retail & Product Marketing division.

Pet Food Market

Swiss flavor group Givaudan eyes pet food market

Givaudan, which makes various ingredients and scents used in various household and personal care products and food, is considering using acquisitions to enter the pet food space.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Noochies! brand launches TikTok Shop

TikTok Shop is said to be one of the fastest growing ecommerce platforms, with an estimated 37% of users in the U.S. making a purchase through the platform in 2023.

TikTok Shop joins 18 online marketplaces including Amazon, Walmart and Kroger where U.S. consumers can purchase Noochies! products.

Keep watching the SKUs! Social media amplifies pet food rumors

Social media attention may play a role in propagating rumors and lending them credence.

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Market Trends and Reports

J.M. Smucker sales down US$41.3 million in Q1 FY25, profits up

The Meow-Mix brand increased with the quarter's mid-single-digit net sales and volume/mix growth. Milk-Bone demonstrated net sales growth in soft and chewy snacks.

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