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Market Trends and Reports

Survey: Independent retailers sell more frozen raw than gently cooked pet food

PETS+ survey offers a snapshot of trends among 1,500 independent pet retailers.

Pets+ Brain Squad weighed in on which sells more, frozen raw or gently cooked pet food.

Petfood Forum News

How pet food companies can begin their sustainability journey

PSC’s Allison Reser will share practical strategies for launching, prioritizing and building long-term sustainability programs in the pet food industry during Petfood Essentials 2025.

Petfood Essentials 2025 will open with a keynote on actionable sustainability strategies from Allison Reser of the Pet Sustainability Coalition.

Mars Petcare names Helio Fujita as global people and organization VP

Fujita will lead HR strategy for Mars’ global pet care business, joining the company in July.

Pet Food Market

Nutriment acquires UK-based Bulmer Pet Foods

In its fifth acquisition of 2025, TNC expands raw pet food portfolio and strengthens UK market position.

According to TNC, Bulmer Pet Foods has built a strong reputation for offering natural raw pet food at an affordable price.

Global Commerce

Amid tariffs, pet food industry faces uncertainty

Pet food manufacturers could see rising costs due to U.S. tariffs on imported ingredients and packaging materials.

Tariffs on imported ingredients and packaging materials could tighten margins and drive up consumer prices, especially for smaller pet food brands.

Petfood Forum News

PawsAbilities, Polk County Humane Society join Petfood Forum 2025

Transforming challenges into opportunities through pet-focused community programs.

Petfood Tues 487

Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum 2025 to host expanded lineup of co-located events

Petfood Forum attendees can deepen their industry knowledge and business connections through affiliated events, including AAFCO labeling workshops, a global Buyers Mission, and the Pet Food Alliance conference.

The Pet Food Alliance, Buyers Mission and AAFCO will participate in co-located conferences at Petfood Forum 2025 in Kansas City.

Survey reveals gaps in pet obesity awareness, owner-vet communication

New data from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention highlights low body condition score awareness and mixed communication around pet obesity.

Pet owner awareness of their dog or cat’s body condition may be improving.

Global Commerce

Kormotech expands pet food distribution to Qatar and Nigeria

With its entry into two new markets, Kormotech now exports to 46 countries, aiming to strengthen its presence in the growing Middle East and Africa pet food sector.

Kormotech supplies 1,065 tons of pet food annually to the Middle East and African markets.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

The Honest Kitchen debuts campaign to celebrate messiness of pet parenthood

The Honest Kitchen

New marketing campagin spotlights the messy, hilarious moments of life with pet while reinforcing the company's commitment to human-grade pet nutrition.

The campaign coincides with a major growth phase for The Honest Kitchen, which has recently expanded into PetSmart stores across the U.S. and Canada.

Pets Global expands Canadian reach with Natural Pet Distributors partnership

Pets Global has partnered with Natural Pet Distributors to broaden access to its premium pet food brands across Eastern Canada.

New collaboration makes pet food brands like Zignature and Fussie Cat more accessible to retailers across Quebec and the Maritimes

360 Pet Nutrition expands retail presence with Walmart partnership

The freeze-dried raw pet food brand aims to broaden access to minimally processed, high-protein meals through a new national partnership with Walmart.

Using state-of-the-art freeze-dried technology, 360 Pet Nutrition preserves the nutritional integrity of carefully selected proteins, fruits and vegetables.

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