German petfood sales down, total money spent up

Germans spent more money on their pets with a turnover on petfood increasing by 2.7% to €2.97 billion (US$4 billion), according to a recent article.

April 15, 2010

Germans spent more money on their pets with a turnover on petfood increasing by 2.7% to â‚¬2.97 billion (US$4 billion), according to a recent article .

Since petfood sales in Germany dropped 1.4%, the increase is attributed to higher pricing and shifts in assortment

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Dog microbiome boosted by higher dietary fiber

Purina's 2025 Pet Care Innovation Prize Winners were selected from nearly 150 applicants from around the world.

Purina awards 5 U.S. startups with 2025 Pet Care Innovation prize

Dog microbiome boosted by higher dietary fiber

Dietary fiber interacts in complex ways with the dog microbiome, opening up both new avenues of research and potential for new product development.

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Brand Insights

Pet food ingredient insights for new product development

WATT Global Media

Explore sustainable and healthy ingredients that keep your formulations profitable.

Pet food ingredient insights for new product development

Purina awards 5 U.S. startups with 2025 Pet Care Innovation prize

Winning startups across the pet industry – from veterinary care to treats and e-commerce – will compete for an additional $25,000 grand prize this spring.

Purina's 2025 Pet Care Innovation Prize Winners were selected from nearly 150 applicants from around the world.

Coronavirus and Pets

How the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the pet food industry

Experts reflect on how the global pandemic reshaped the pet food industry, from supply chain disruptions to lasting consumer trends.

Covid 19 And Pet Food Bowl Andrea Gantz

Inspired Pet Nutrition diverts 100% of food waste through sustainability partnership

The pet food manufacturer teamed up with Waste Mission to achieve a major milestone in eco-friendly waste management.

This milestone marks a critical step in IPN's ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation in waste management.

Naturaw Pet Food secures funding to expand UK production

Based in Yorkshire, England, the company secured a six-figure funding deal to outfit its 15,000-square-foot production facility.

Pet Food Market

Ethical solutions wanted in Mexico's competitive pet food industry

The future of the Mexican pet food industry will be shaped by companies that balance resilience, ethics and transparency while delivering real value in a highly competitive market.

Wet food currently accounts for 13% of the total pet food volume in Mexico. It holds significant potential for companies willing to innovate and redefine its role as more than just an occasional treat.

Market Trends and Reports

General Mills pet food sales fell 4% in FY24 compared to FY23

General Mills made several acquisitions in 2024.

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Nutriment expands its UK raw pet food market with Dog's Butcher acquisition

Swedish-based Nutriment now has over 10 brands that stretch across the European continent.

Nutriment Acquires The Dogs Butcher

Pet Food Market

Russian pet food imports rebound amid soaring inflation

Russian pet food production rose in 2024, but reduced competition from foreign brands and high-interest rates have hindered innovation and growth opportunities for local producers.

According to sources, pet food prices in Russia have surged due to rising production and logistics costs and the expenditures associated with mandatory state labeling

Typhoid Mary dogs may spread drug-resistant Salmonella without getting sick

Scientists identified 77 suspected zoonotic cases, where bacteria likely transferred from dogs to humans, involving 164 strains across 17 U.S. states.

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Petfood Forum News

Insightful educational opportunities await at Petfood Forum 2025

Petfood Forum 2025, happening April 28-30 in Kansas City, will offer five educational tracks diving into pet food market trends, technology, nutrition, ingredients and leadership development.

Petfood Forum 2025 will offer five education track covering the pet food market, technology, nutrition, ingredients, and career development and leadership.

Fresh-Lock names director of business development and sustainability

In this newly created role, Todd Meussling will help advance sustainable flexible packaging technologies.

Todd Meussling is the Fresh-Lock team's new director of business development and sustainability

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