Pet Food Market

Latin America/Carribean
CMI, Grupo Bios form Central American pet food alliance
The partnership unites two established regional players to build one of Latin America's most influential pet food platforms.
The agreement lays the foundation for what could become one of the most influential pet food platforms in Central America and the Caribbean.
Product Launches
Purina Europe relaunches Gourmet Perle wet cat food range
Nestlé Purina Petcare Europe is expanding the Gourmet Perle line across nearly 30 European markets, adding a new flaked fish variety backed by MSC-certified sourcing.
Gourmet Perle Wide
Latin America/Carribean
Infographic: Latin America offers growth opportunities for U.S. pet food exports
Economic recovery and pet humanization trends are driving demand for premium dog and cat food across South America and the Caribbean.
Latin America Map
Pet Food Market
'Petflation' slows in May as national CPI climbs
May data show pet price inflation cooling across most segments, though cumulative pet prices remain more than 30% above pre-pandemic levels.
Pet food consumers may trade down or shift to private label as cumulative inflation persists, Gibbons said in his latest petflation report.
Product Launches
VICTOR launches freeze-dried raw blend dog recipes
Brand's three new formulas combine whole-food freeze-dried raw meat inclusions with high-protein kibble.
Raw Blends
Product Launches
Kalmbach Feeds launches Unrivaled premium pet food brand
K9 & Kin Brands brings six decades of livestock nutrition expertise to the dog food market.
Unrivaled's product line includes eight dry foods, four human-grade wet food recipes packaged in recyclable Tetra Pak cartons, and eight treat varieties.
Market Trends and Reports
Hydration trends in the pet food market
Pet owners are increasingly aware of their pets’ water intake and hydration needs, leading to an expanded market segment.
Hydration Trends
Pet Food Company Profiles
Bark Bistro: Turning dog-safe peanut butter into a pantry staple
This company took a risk and built a category out of a novelty product.
Cover Bark Bistro
Global Commerce
The Strait of Hormuz crisis tests the pet food industry's resilience
Three months into the blockade, industry associations report limited impact on pet food so far, though energy costs and shipping disruption remain serious concerns.
When it comes to supply chains, pet food manufacturers have become significantly more resilient in recent years because they have had to be.
Europe
Cotecnica, Hermos Pet expand pet food exports
Spain's Cotecnica reports 7% revenue growth driven by its flagship Ownat brand, while Turkey's Hermos Pet now ships cat and dog food to more than 50 countries.
Cotecnica
Business Strategy
Smucker pet food in Q4 FY26 outpaced company growth with Meow Mix momentum
Pet food accounted for approximately 18% of fiscal 2026 revenue, generating about US$1.6 billion in sales.
Pet Food Accounted For Approximately 18% Of Fiscal 2026 Revenue, Generating About Us$1 6 Billion In Sales
Ingredient Issues
Heating pet foods via consumer microwaves
Surveys show that some pet owners heat up their pets’ food, but where are they getting their instructions?
Pet owners may microwave their pets’ food without understanding the potential downsides or how to do it properly at all.
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