Poll: Is your company cutting pet food production costs?

October 6, 2025

As the pet food industry continues to navigate economic uncertainty, some companies are beginning to seek ways to optimize production systems and control costs. Take our quick poll to share your experience and see how your approach compares with industry peers.

AFIA pet food conference opens registration

Research shows 10-minutes petting a therapy cat, like Pumpkin pictured here, can lower stress levels.

Purina Cat Chow launches therapy cat initiative for students

Nutriment Company acquires France's Easy-BARF

Acquisition marks TNC's eighth purchase in 2025 and establishes its presence in Europe's third-largest pet market.

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Market Trends and Reports

Report: Brands, retailers face operational challenges in 2026

The 2026 Commerce Readiness Index surveyed 200 U.S. and U.K. retail and brand executives about upcoming macroeconomic pressures.

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Business Strategy

General Mills to close Missouri plants bought from Whitebridge

In November 2024, General Mills acquired Whitebridge Pet Brands' North American premium cat food and pet treat business from NXMH for US$1.45 billion.

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Pet Food Market

Chile: Where white spaces define the next pet food battle

Chile's fragmented product mix creates opportunities for mid-tier brands that bridge price and quality gaps.

Chile's pet food market tells a story not of variety, but of untouched gaps — white spaces in product and price territories without dominant players that are quietly shaping the industry's next competitive chapter.

Adventures in Pet Food

What makes a pet food or treat premium today?

The definition of “premium” pet food products is evolving for people and companies in the industry as well as, most importantly, in the eyes of the consumer.

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Pet Food Market

Cat adoption surge drives Bangladesh pet food market growth

Local production emerges as import demand reaches $43 million annually, with cats representing 90% of pet ownership.

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Adventures in Pet Food

5 pet food issues worth tracking, considering for your brand

Recent issues and challenges in the news could have implications for pet food brands, so they may be worth monitoring and taking action in response.

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Pet Food Market

Pet food industry takes cautious approach to AI marketing

New polling reveals how pet food brands leverage artificial intelligence to segment audiences and personalize messaging.

Pet food marketers are cautiously exploring artificial intelligence for customer insights and content creation, though most companies remain in planning phases rather than full implementation.

Adventures in Pet Food

What value do pet owners place on sustainable pet food?

Pet owner survey data show people are interested in pet foods with sustainable attributes, particularly ones related to animal welfare — but will they pay?

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Pet Food Market

'Petflation' slows in August as grocery prices jump

Pet food continues to remain below overall grocery inflation, with year-over-year deflation occurring in 15 of the past 18 months.

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Pet Food Market

Electrolytes for dogs: Humanization drives innovation in Mexico

ElectroDOG and other brands bring human-style hydration products to retail shelves, targeting pet parents who view dogs as family members.

As pets are increasingly seen as family members, owners replicate their own consumption habits for them.

Adventures in Pet Food

When pet food purchases don’t match what owners say they want

Data from an ongoing survey of U.S. dog owners reveals a gap between what they rate as the most important dog food attributes and what they actually buy.

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