Pet Food News: Page 21

Petfood Forum News

Asia-Pacific pet food market poised for strategic evolution

Sahiba Puri with Euromonitor International will highlight regional opportunities, premium positioning strategies at Petfood Forum Asia in Bangkok this October.

In the Asia-Pacific region, a growing cat and dog population, evolving pet humanization, appeal for premium offerings and low penetration levels of packaged food feeding is creating prospects for market expansion and penetration.

Global Commerce

Purina PetCare sales down in H1 2025, but still growing

Purina PetCare remained a top contributor to Nestlé's profitability, with steady margins and positive volume growth despite a slowing pet food category.

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PFI promotes Ebersole to VP government relations, Waters to international director

Pet Food Institute

The Pet Food Institute has promoted two staff members to expanded leadership roles in government relations and international trade.

The Pet Food Institute has promoted Atalie Ebersole (right) and Dana Waters (left).

Brand's Best Friend wins Hyer's 2025 Breakthrough Culture Award

Pet-focused e-commerce agency Brand's Best Friend has received recognition for workplace culture practices among 100 companies nationwide.

Market Trends and Reports

Survey: Despite economic pressures, consumer spending priorities favor pets

Consumer research indicates pet food and product purchasing continues to outpace personal spending despite broader financial constraints.

Data from CouponCabin shows 44% of respondents prioritize spending on pets over personal purchases, family or friends.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

BARK adds dog advisory committee

Company has announced a new corporate structure positioning dogs as co-owners and advisors.

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Neogen Corp. names Mike Nassif as CEO and president

Mike Nassif has been named as Neogen Corp.'s new CEO and president, and will also join the company's board of directors.

Ollie names Allison Stadd chief marketing officer

Fresh dog food company expands leadership team as it moves into broader wellness platform.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Purina partners with St. Louis CITY SC, introduces Team Pet

Nestle Purina PetCare

Major League Soccer team becomes first professional sports club to employ certified facility dog for player and fan wellbeing support with Purina's help.

St. Louis CITY SC's team pet will join players during training and recovery while participating in matchday activities at Energizer Park.

Global Commerce

Pet food stocks recovered in 2024 from post-pandemic dip

While growth has moderated from pandemic-era highs, profitability and operational improvements have helped many companies outperform broader consumer staples and discretionary sectors.

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Alphia names Will McDade CFO

Former Interstate Batteries executive brings two decades of finance and operations experience to North American pet food manufacturer.

Farmina Pet Foods partnership expands US distribution for VetLife

Farmina Pet Foods

Agreement with MWI Animal Health expands veterinary channel access to European manufacturer's therapeutic nutrition line across the U.S.

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