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US cat food sales neared US$12.1 billion in 2021

Various social and economic forces had been pushing U.S. pet owners towards cats. Then the pandemic boosted cat ownership rates while encouraging bonding and subsequent premiumization of cat food and treat purchases.

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Global pet food production up 8.2% in 2021, Asia led

No regions reported declines in pet food production. Worldwide, pet food and other animal feed manufacturers may have rebounded more quickly than expected from the effects of the pandemic in 2021.

The pet food market didn’t just survive 2020; in general, it thrived despite the pandemic and economic crisis. | Tess Stukenberg, Phishit | iStock.com K3star | Shutterstock.com

Global consumer trends translating into pet food 2022

Discover the five trends most related to pet food, which involved changing retail sources, ethical aspects of purchasing, wellness and e-commerce for seniors.

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Hill’s Pet Nutrition continues annual End Pet Obesity campaign

Hill's Pet Nutrition encourages pet owners to create healthy New Year's resolutions for themselves, but for their pets as well.

The number of overweight pets continues to increase, and as consumers become more aware of their pets' health, they are looking for options. | iStockphoto.com/Lulamej

Plant oils in pet food: olive, soy, coconut and sunflower

Several types of plant oil have been covered in Ingredients Issues and evaluated for their use in dog, cat and other pet food formulations

More knowledge is required, but coconut meal could prove to be a starter for a new product category in pet food. (Prostock-studio | AdobePhoto.com)

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Mars Petcare to acquire Nom Nom fresh, delivered pet food

Personalized pet food formulations also attempt to meet animals’ specific health needs. Home delivery pet food companies offer customized feeding options, such as quantity and frequency, and preference options, including specific ingredients to use or avoid.

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Aging cats prefer wet food at prey body temperature

In an experiment, aged domestic cats most preferred food served at the temperature of a warm-blooded prey item.

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Why is wet pet food unpopular in Latin America?

Wet pet food often costs more, so pet owners in developing markets prefer dry, and without the demand, pet food brands don’t invest in wet food production.

Wet pet food continues to grow in popularity as options expand and pet owners desire to diversify their pets’ meals. | (VINCENT SCHERER | iStock.ccom)

No confirmed human disease from raw pet food worldwide

Scientists classified eleven households as having experienced “probable” transmission, and 20 households experienced “possible” transmission.

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Coconut, spinach, 3 more plant superfoods in pet recipes

The rising popularity of plant superfoods in pet food corresponds to people’s demands for farm produce that produces health results in their own diets.

Blueberries are known as a superfood in the human food space, but does that use translate to the pet food arena? | (Brian A Jackson | Shutterstock.com)

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Argentina pet food leaders growing with premium products

Pet food companies Molino Chacabuco and Baires SA are seeking to grow in Argentina and other countries by launching new premium pet food products.

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Insect pet food kept growing in 2021, despite logistics

Growth had already been strong, but the pandemic shifted sales growth to online. Growth in e-commerce was only one consumer trend working for insect-based pet foods.

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