Pet Food Market: Page 40

The veterinary profession and pet food

Traditionally, veterinarians have not been provided with nutritional education that matches pet owner expectations.

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Pet Food Ingredients

Salmon: The top marine product for pet food

While marine products as a whole have their place in pet food, salmon is the true star when it comes to this ingredient segment.

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Global Commerce

Global pet food market projects 6.5% CAGR through 2035

New market analysis from Future Market Insights shows conventional pet food maintains 70% share while premium segments drive expansion across key regions.

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VAFO Group acquires Polish pet food distributor AZAN

Czech pet food manufacturer VAFO Group has acquired AZAN, a major Polish distributor, strengthening its position in Central and Eastern European markets.

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Petfood Forum News

Asia-Pacific pet food market poised for strategic evolution

Sahiba Puri with Euromonitor International will highlight regional opportunities, premium positioning strategies at Petfood Forum Asia in Bangkok this October.

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Global Commerce

Purina PetCare sales down in H1 2025, but still growing

Purina PetCare remained a top contributor to Nestlé's profitability, with steady margins and positive volume growth despite a slowing pet food category.

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Market Trends and Reports

Survey: Despite economic pressures, consumer spending priorities favor pets

Consumer research indicates pet food and product purchasing continues to outpace personal spending despite broader financial constraints.

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Something to Chew on

What role is M&A playing in pet food growth?

Pet food merger and acquisition activity has continued to slow, at least in the U.S., likely due to economic uncertainty driven by global trade tensions.

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Global Commerce

Pet food stocks recovered in 2024 from post-pandemic dip

While growth has moderated from pandemic-era highs, profitability and operational improvements have helped many companies outperform broader consumer staples and discretionary sectors.

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Farmina Pet Foods partnership expands US distribution for VetLife

Farmina Pet Foods

Agreement with MWI Animal Health expands veterinary channel access to European manufacturer's therapeutic nutrition line across the U.S.

PetSmart partners with Edgard & Cooper in US market

European premium pet food manufacturer enters American retail through exclusive distribution agreement.

ADM closes Brazil pet food plant

U.S. grain merchant shuts down facility with 900-plus employees amid broader operational streamlining efforts.

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