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Market Trends and Reports

US pet food sales hit US$65.8 billion in 2024, up 2.1%

After the disruptions caused by the pandemic and subsequent supply chain difficulties, U.S. pet food companies didn’t have major external forces disrupting their businesses in 2024.

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Alltech earns Pet Sustainability Coalition reaccreditation

AFIA's Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference draws over 600 feed industry professionals.

Annual event in Orlando features educational sessions, networking opportunities and business meetings.

Pet Food Ingredients

BioCraft gains EU approval to sell cell-cultured pet food ingredients

According to the company, third-party validation confirms cell-cultured pet food ingredients are pathogen-free and non-GMO.

BioCraft has received registration from the Austrian authorities to use Category 3 Animal Byproducts (ABP) in the European Union, enabling it to begin selling ingredients to EU pet food producers.

Natural Balance and Canidae unveil over 100 products at Global Pet Expo

New formulas focus on whole-body health, targeted nutrition and multi-dog household solutions

Natural Balance is launching two new dog food lines at GPE 2025.

Kradle expands retail presence with Tractor Supply

CBD pet wellness products now available in over 1,400 stores nationwide.

This partnership makes the CBD wellness solutions from Kradle more accessible to pet parents across the country.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition announces veterinary leadership changes in US and EMEA

Dr. Karen Shenoy to lead veterinary affairs in EMEA as Dr. Hein Meyer retires; Dr. Chelsie Estey appointed US chief veterinary officer.

Dr. Karen Shenoy (left) will transition into the role of vice president and chief veterinarian for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), while Dr. Chelsie Estey (right) will succeed Shenoy as chief veterinary Officer for Hill’s US.

Freshpet advances research on pet-human health connection

Company will partner with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) to learn more about the human-animal relationship.

Research has shown a connection between the health of pet parents and the health of their pets.

New research shows owners unaware of soil’s role in pet food

New findings from Mars reveal gaps in understanding of ingredient sourcing and soil health’s role in pet food production.

A mucky pup sculpture, named Ellie, popped-up outside the “SOIL: The World at Our Feet” exhibition at Somerset House sponsored by Mars, Inc., demonstrating the role healthy soil plays in growing high quality ingredients.

Brazilian companies to showcase innovations at Global Pet Expo 2025

IPB, Special Dog, Nutritech, Panelaço, Tratyvet and PetSociety to represent Brazil at the trade show being held March 26-28 in Orlando.

Nutritech, Panelaço, PetSociety, Special Dog, and Tratyvet participate in the Global Pet Expo 2025 in Orlando.

Kallman Worldwide named US representative for Interzoo 2026

U.S. pet industry exhibitors can now book space through Kallman and join the first pet-friendly USA Partnership Pavilion.

U.S. wholesalers and pet supplies manufacturers interested in exhibiting at Interzoo 2026 in Nuremberg can now book their stands through official U.S. sales agent Kallman Worldwide

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Royal Canin launches Ultimate Breed Showdown to promote breed-specific nutrition

Pet owners can vote for their favorite dog breed while learning about tailored nutrition — and a chance to win a year’s supply of pet food.

Ultimate Breed Showdown Royal Canin

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