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Pet Valu sales, revenue and profit rise amid growth in customer spending

Canadian pet specialty retailer Pet Valu reports solid first-quarter gains, driven by higher average transaction values and new store openings.

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American Pet Products Association names new board member, positions

The APPA board of directors comprises pet industry professionals from across the U.S. who collectively work to achieve the association’s mission and serve the interests of its diverse membership.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Earthborn Holistic to plant over 11,000 trees through Arbor Day, retail campaigns

Pet food maker Earthborn Holistic expands its sustainability efforts with tree-planting initiatives tied to Arbor Day and retail promotions.

Stella & Chewy’s launches in U.S. PetSmart stores

The freeze-dried raw pet food brand will offer more than 80 products in U.S. PetSmart locations and online, with a Canadian rollout planned for June.

Freshpet cuts 2025 forecast despite Q1 sales growth

Freshpet saw strong year-over-year sales gains in the first quarter but lowered its full-year revenue and earnings outlook due to economic pressures.

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Market Trends and Reports

Survey: Pets reshape daily routines for U.S. owners

New data highlights how emotionally attached pet owners — especially child-free households — are making lifestyle changes that increasingly factor pets into every major decision.

Pet ownership is rising as birth rates fall, reflecting a cultural shift in family priorities.

Pet Food Ingredients

NARA launches inaugural Rendering Scholarship

The North American Renderers Association will award a $2,500 scholarship to a student interested in rendering’s role in sustainable agriculture, animal nutrition and the circular economy.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Study: Insect protein enhances skin and antioxidant health in dogs

Brazilian research on Protix’s ProteinX shows improvements in skin hydration and oxidative stress markers in dogs.

According to the study, the inclusion of ProteinX in the diet was shown to improve the skin barrier and enhance antioxidant defense mechanisms.

Pet Food Ingredients

SARVAL reopens upgraded wet pet food plant in the Netherlands

The revamped Cuijk facility is designed to increase production capacity and efficiency while advancing SARVAL’s sustainability goals and pet food ingredient offerings.

SARVAL is a global provider of sustainable pet food ingredients, offering a portfolio that includes multiple species, functional proteins, and both fresh and frozen products.

Zoomark honors innovation in pet food, joins EPO

Zoomark joins European Pet Organization to strengthen role in EU pet sector.

Pet Vision Awards honor the products and services that best embody the key megatrends shaping the future of the pet industry.

Blue Buffalo backs Florida veterinary mental health initiative

Blue Buffalo Co.

The new program offers free therapy and coaching to veterinary professionals in Florida, with support from Blue Buffalo to expand access to emotional well-being resources.

Global Commerce

Pet industry coalition forms to address tariff impacts, host educational webinar

Seven leading trade groups are collaborating to assess and respond to tariff-related challenges affecting pet food, live animals, pharmaceuticals and other industry sectors.

Seven leading pet industry organizations unite to host a tariff webinar.

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