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Canadian pet foods grow despite pandemic, supply chain

Discover how Canadian pet food and treat makers grew throughout the pandemic although challenged by shipping, labor and similar concerns.

Boxer in Alouette Lake, Canada (Edgar Bullon | BigStock.com)

Canada imports of US pet food grew 36% 2016-2021

For years, Canada’s pet food imports have mainly come from the United States, while growing in both value and volume. Learn more about how much of Canada’s total pet food imports consistently came from their southern neighbor.

et owners in Canada love their pets, and there is nuance to how they feed their animals depending on where they live. | (Lori Beneteau | Shutterstock.com)

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Merrick Pet Care founder passes away at 75

Garth Pierce Merrick passed away on March 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Pet food, treat impulse sales in gas, grocery check-out

The pandemic may have increased U.S. consumers' expenditures on impulse items. Could the pet food industry increase the amount of impulse spending by pet owners?

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Symrise expands with acquisition of Wing Pet Food

This acquisition will give the company additional capabilities to strengthen its market position in pet food palatability.

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Freshpet fresh pet food sales hit US$425 mil in 2021

Freshpet sales in 2021 were driven by velocity, distribution gains and innovation. For 2022, the company forecast net sales of more than US$575 million.

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Mars Petcare Mexico expanding wet pet food facility

Though pet owners in Latin America buy mainly dry pet food, Mexico offers potential to become a big wet pet food market, led by Mars and its expansion.

Mars Petcare Mexico recently announced that it is expanding one of its two wet pet food plants to double its annual production.

Asian insect-based pet foods boosted by US, Europe trends

Anecdotes about grilled grubs bought in Bangkok may help market insect-based ingredients to Western audiences. However, upper-class Southeast Asian households may tend to avoid bugs on their plates. Insect-based pet foods found a different route to acceptance in Singapore.

Protenga Yum Grubs

Shark DNA found in 32 cat foods: Sheba, Whiskas, Kit Cat…

Scientists suggested that endangered silky sharks and other species ended up in pet foods. However, the researchers couldn’t determine the route by which the shark meat made its way into the pet food supply chain.

A silky shark swims past offshore of Oahu

Smucker plans for dog treat, cat food growth

Smucker’s CEO expects accelerated growth for pet snacks driven by Milk-Bone, along with continued momentum of the cat food business led by Meow Mix.

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6 Petfood Industry blogs, columns in Feb. 2022

In February 2022, Petfood Industry’s staff and contributors wrote 6 blogs and columns, which covered pet food exports, sales trends, ingredients and other topics.

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Premium kibble bulk refill bins, reusable bags roll out

As the company planned expansion to 100 Petco locations, Canidae faced the challenge of keeping pet food fresh in bin systems similar to those used for coffee, jelly beans or other bulk consumables.

Courtesy Canidae

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