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Petfood Forum exhibitors showcase innovation, partnership focus in 2025

Major pet food industry suppliers highlighted technology integration, sustainability insights, and collaborative approach at annual trade show in Kansas City.

Coperion unified acquired brands Baker Perkins, Kemutec, K-Tron, Shick Esteve and Unifiller at Petfood Forum 2025.

Saga Nutrition adopts recyclable pet food packaging with Mondi

French pet food maker partners with Mondi to launch mono-material dry pet food bags aligned with circular economy goals.

Mondi's packaging features secure sealing for easy storage and handling, ensuring convenience for pet owners. Its durability also provides reliable protection during shipping and handling, making it practical and long-lasting, the company said.

Multivac USA graduates first class of technical apprentices

Six new field service professionals join Multivac’s team after completing a two-year training program focused on packaging and processing equipment.

Multivac said it is building a skilled technical workforce through its U.S. Apprenticeship Program.

Simmons names senior vice president as Craig Bacon plans retirement

Longtime Simmons executive Dr. Craig Bacon will retire in 2026, with food industry veteran Marcia Reeves stepping in to lead technical services.

Insect protein study sparks backlash over methodology, environmental claims

A UK trade association challenged a recent life cycle assessment that highlighted conditional environmental benefits of insect protein compared to soybean and fish meal.

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Marfrig-BRF merger gains regulatory approval

The combination of the two already affiliated protein companies does not pose any competitive risks, Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense decides.

Pet Ownership Statistics

Graph: Cats and dogs lead US pet ownership growth 2023-2025

U.S. households reported ownership of approximately 68 million dogs, up from 65.1 million in the 2023-2024 survey.

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Kormotech-backed film spotlights pets affected by Ukraine war

Kormotech and its Save Pets of Ukraine initiative support Animals in War, a film anthology debuting at Tribeca Festival that explores the often-overlooked impact of war on animals.

Sean Penn plays the lead role in one of the film’s segments.

AFIA receives USDA funds to boost animal food exports to Vietnam

A $242,600 grant from the USDA’s Emerging Markets Program will support AFIA’s continued efforts to expand U.S. animal food exports and partnerships in Vietnam.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Nom Nom promotes sensory enrichment in new dog mealtime campaign

Nom Nom’s new initiative highlights the importance of mealtime enrichment for dogs, pairing educational content with a limited-time product bundle on Chewy.

Nom Nom launches ‘Enrichment Magic’ campaign with Kristin Chenoweth.

U.S. and Canada

Chart: U.S. pet industry sales 2018-2025 normalize, but still climb post-pandemic

As inflation tapers and pet ownership normalizes post-pandemic, the U.S. pet food market seems likely to remain the largest on the planet for many years to come.

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Bil-Jac Foods names Hill's Pet Nutrition veteran as chief commercial officer

Premium dog food manufacturer adds Danny Waite, a 20-year CPG and pet nutrition executiven to leadership team.

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