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Business Strategy
M&A activity rebounding in 2026 as pet food industry's next deal cycle forms
After several years of subdued transactions, strategic buyers and private equity firms may return to the market, focused on premium nutrition, cat food and other consumables.
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Business Strategy
Women in Petfood Leadership hosts development workshop at SuperZoo 2026
The group will host a networking mixer and a leadership workshop for women in the pet food industry during SuperZoo in Las Vegas next month.
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Pet Food News
NARA launches search for vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs
The North American Renderers Association (NARA) has launched a nationwide search for its next vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs, a key executive leadership position responsible for advancing the association’s scientific, regulatory, educational and research initiatives.
Supplements Supplier Brief
Wuffes dog supplements land at Pet Supermarket
The brand's five best-selling supplements are now stocked in all 199 Pet Supermarket stores across the Southeast U.S.
Corgi dog surrounded by natural pet care products including shampoos, conditioners, and supplements in dark glass jars and bottles
Business Strategy
Pet food stocks underperformed S&P500 in Q1 2026
Top pet food companies continued outperforming many consumer categories.
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U.S. and Canada
Cats continued US pet food market growth in 2025
Growing cat ownership, premiumization and investor interest drive the pet food industry toward felines.
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Pet Food Marketing and Branding
Purina launches search for Chief Snuggle Officers
Company is accepting applications for a puppy and a kitten to serve as paid brand ambassadors, with a $10,000 donation also going to a shelter in each winner's city.
Golden puppy and tabby kitten sitting at desk with Chief Snuggle Officer nameplate, with Purina Puppy Chow and Kitten Chow logos
Market Trends and Reports
Fi Europe identifies 3 trends shaping pet nutrition in 2026
New e-publication examines natural pet food demand, protein sourcing and preventative nutrition ahead of this year's Fi Europe trade show.
Pet Food Marketing and Branding
Ollie, Zola offer free wedding meals for dogs
Pet food company Ollie and wedding planning platform Zola have partnered to provide complimentary wedding-day meals for dogs included in couples' wedding celebrations.
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Packaging
Pet Sustainability Coalition renews Plastic Recovery July campaign
The initiative, run with rePurpose Global, funds verified plastic recovery projects worldwide and follows a 2025 campaign that recovered more than 92,000 pounds of plastic waste.
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Europe
Vafo Group secures space for new wet pet food plant in Poland
The Czech pet food producer has acquired a former fish cannery and plans to convert it to a wet pet food factory; plus, retailer Fressnapf posts positive results.
Carnilove pet food product range displaying various dry kibble and wet food packages for dogs with different meat formulations
Pet Food News
Simmons Foods hosts Arkansas Gov. Sanders
Her visit was part of the observance of Siloam Springs being named “Capital for a Day.”
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