Pet companies embrace giving back

We take a look at five pet companies who all have a different focus and meaning in giving back to their communities.

November 21, 2023

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Philanthropy continues to be a key part in many pet food companies’ missions. While each company may have something specifically near and dear to them, they each do their best to help support both pets and humans.

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AFB International names general manager for North America

Many pet food stands at Pet South America, such as for Brazilian Pet Foods, showcased innovation, variety and fun.

Pet food in Brazil: Dynamic market, full of promise

Adventures in Pet Food

Pet food in Brazil: Dynamic market, full of promise

Though growth in pet food sales in Brazil has slowed, and the country faces challenges such as U.S. tariffs, the market has significant upside and potential.

Many pet food stands at Pet South America, such as for Brazilian Pet Foods, showcased innovation, variety and fun.

BRF SA pet food division grows client base 8% in Q2 2025

BRF Ingredients

Brazilian protein producer posted $130.7 million in second-quarter earnings with its pet food segment reporting strong performance.

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Pet Food Additives/Supplements

10 takeaways: Superfood trends reshape pet food formulations

In a recent Trending: Pet Food, Healthybud CEO Kyle Feigenbaum explains how consumer knowledge and personal health experiences are accelerating the integration of functional ingredients from human nutrition into pet products.

Superfood ingredients are increasingly being incorporated into pet food formulations as manufacturers respond to consumer demand for functional nutrition benefits.

Pet Food Market

Grupo Diana enters Colombia's pet food market with acquisition

The rice industry leader acquires Alimentos Nutrión S.A., marking its expansion into a billion-dollar sector growing at double-digit rates.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 92: What is Darwin's Cats and how will it impact the pet food space?

A new collaborative research initiative aims to revolutionize feline health by building the world's largest database of cat genetic and behavioral information.

Pet Food Market

Petflation jumps to 2.6% in July, outpacing grocery price growth

Industry analyst John Gibbons reports pet food prices rose 0.5% month-over-month while overall grocery inflation slowed to 2.2% year-over-year.

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Latin America/Carribean

Brazil, Chile, Argentina top 11 South American pet food companies 2024

Although not one of the top export markets for Brazilian pet food, U.S. trade grabbed headlines more recently with the onset of tariffs.

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Post Holdings pet food volumes drop 13% in third quarter

Post Holdings' pet food division faced challenges in Q3 as distribution losses and reduced co-manufacturing deals led to double-digit volume declines.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Report: Pet probiotics market to reach US$3B by 2033

Market expected to grow at 7.4% compound annual growth rate driven by increased focus on pet gut health.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Report: Taste trumps health as top pet food driver

According to new research from Brandon, pet parents prioritize flavor over health benefits and ingredient quality.

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Market Trends and Reports

US animal shelter intake drops 4% in first half of 2025

New data shows 2.8 million cats and dogs entered shelters nationwide through June, with adoption rates declining 1% year-over-year as facilities face ongoing staffing and veterinary shortages.

According to the latest report from Shelter Animals Count, nearly 1.9 million animals adopted in the first half of 2025 — down 1% from 2024.

Nordic pet care company reports strong H1 performance

Musti Group posts 14.3% sales growth, while Bene Meat Technologies calls for clearer EU cultivated meat regulation.

Musti Group has reported improved net sales for the first six months of this year owing to the acquisition of Pet City.

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