2024’s top 3 pet food trends

Wellness, e-commerce and sustainability are all top-of-mind for industry experts going into the new year.

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Lindsay Beaton
January 15, 2024
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There are several top trends the pet food industry will be keeping its collective eye on in 2024.
There are several top trends the pet food industry will be keeping its collective eye on in 2024.
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The pet food industry has been through a lot of challenges in the last few years, and according to industry experts, 2024 is expected to bring a continued evolution of everything from the way pet parents look at their animals’ well-being to the way they shop for products and everything in between. But among all the upcoming trends, challenges and opportunities, three stood out.

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