Halfway through 2026, economic challenges persist

The waters look choppy for the second half of the year, but pet food remains resilient.

August 7, 2026

Economic Challenges Persist

On June 10, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published the May Consumer Price Index (CPI), and the news was not great for consumers.

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It's a pet food world after all.

Infographic: Brazil dominates South America’s top 10 pet food companies by 2025 revenue

It's a pet food world after all.

Infographic: Europe’s 10 largest pet food companies by 2025 revenue

Latin America/Carribean

Infographic: Brazil dominates South America’s top 10 pet food companies by 2025 revenue

Companies headquartered in Brazil accounted for the five highest positions, while the regional manufacturing map closely followed South America’s agricultural, industrial and consumer centers.

It's a pet food world after all.

Infographic: Europe’s 10 largest pet food companies by 2025 revenue

Europe’s largest pet food companies’ headquarters remain geographically concentrated but operations are increasingly pan-European.

It's a pet food world after all.

Market Trends and Reports

Expert perspective: anabiomics as a new direction in animal gut health

Research in the pet space continues to bring innovations in functional food ingredients.

Anabiotics Biotics August 2026

High-tech feeding/watering systems up the ante for superpremium pet foods

New technologies have pet owners looking for compatible food formats.

High Tech Water Systems

Something to Chew on

Global pet care market: Resilient, despite lower growth

While pet care growth rates are slowing worldwide, sales numbers are substantial and still increasing, thanks to people prioritizing their pets.

Global Pet Care Market

Business Strategy

Freshpet raises 2026 outlook after Q2 sales grow 15.5%

The company reported second-quarter net sales of US$305.6 million for the period ended June 30, a 15.5% increase from US$264.7 million a year earlier.

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Market Trends and Reports

Report: America's dogs are getting healthier

New data from Ollie shows measurable year-over-year gains in canine weight, digestion, dental health and coat condition.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Report: Pet brands cut Amazon out-of-stock losses 63%

New CommerceIQ data shows pet ecommerce sellers posted 20% revenue growth in Q2 while trimming out-of-stock losses more than any other tracked category.

Pet brands boosted Q2 revenue 20% while cutting Amazon out-of-stock losses 63%, new CommerceIQ data shows, driven by stronger inventory management, steady pricing power and rising retail media returns.

Market Trends and Reports

Report: Dog owners embrace value-driven spending

New data from the American Pet Products Association shows dog ownership climbing while owners tighten budgets through smarter, not smaller, spending.

Dog ownership is climbing, but per-household spending isn't keeping pace, new APPA data shows.

Adventures in Pet Food

How similar are the US human and pet food markets?

Reports show parallels in terms of growth rates, the influence of inflation and how health and wellness still factor into consumers’ purchasing decisions.

Dog Eating With Owner

Market Trends and Reports

Survey finds 95% of owners consider pets family members

New survey data from Lillie&Lee also shows more than 80% saying pet care gives their day purpose.

In a new survey from Lillie&Lee, 95% of respondents strongly agree their pet is a full member of the family.

Market Trends and Reports

Survey: 49% of owners view their dogs as soulmates

New research from Freshpet shows nearly half of dog owners consider their pet, not a romantic partner, their ultimate soulmate.

According to Freshpet's recent survey, 88% of respondents view their bond with their dog as a soul-level connection, and 88% felt they were meant to find each other.

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