Pet Food Market: Page 8

Market Trends and Reports

Private label making gains in pet food

As consumers finally hit their breaking points with costs of goods, private label is gaining ground in the CPG space — including the pet food segment.

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Something to Chew on

Weighing effects of tariffs on pet food consumers, makers

Trade War Pet Food Spending

Pet Ownership Statistics

Graph: Cats and dogs lead US pet ownership growth 2023-2025

U.S. households reported ownership of approximately 68 million dogs, up from 65.1 million in the 2023-2024 survey.

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U.S. and Canada

Chart: U.S. pet industry sales 2018-2025 normalize, but still climb post-pandemic

As inflation tapers and pet ownership normalizes post-pandemic, the U.S. pet food market seems likely to remain the largest on the planet for many years to come.

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Global Commerce

Global pet care market at US$200 billion in 2024; Cats rising

The twin trends of humanization and premiumization may continue to spread in the pet food market as similar demographic pressures drive pet ownership growth worldwide.

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Polish pet treat brand Naturalnie z Kotfina eyes exports, expands portfolio

Also: Germany’s Pets Nature ends deal with Champion Petfoods; and Czech producer Vafo launches new digital division.

Polish pet treats maker Naturalnie z Kotfina is readying to launch export sales to various markets.

Market Trends and Reports

Study: Most pet owners underestimate lifetime care costs

Synchrony’s 2025 Lifetime of Care Study finds pet care costs have risen significantly since 2022, with most owners unprepared for the financial reality.

According to the study, 74% of pet owners said they have faced unexpected pet care costs exceeding $250, while only 31% of pet owners admitted they can comfortably manage a major pet expense.

Market Trends and Reports

Report: U.S. pet food inflation cools, spending shifts to lower-cost options

New data from the Bank of America Institute shows flat pet food inflation but continued growth in vet and pet service costs, with younger, lower-income pet owners feeling the strain.

This latest report noted the price of pet food and pet services rose sharply over the last five years according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) consumer price data.

Pet Food Market

Poll: How is your pet food business navigating 2025's economic challenges?

Market Trends and Reports

Survey: Majority of pet owners now celebrate pets’ birthdays

New UK survey data finds 64% of pet owners mark pets’ birthdays with gifts, cards or parties — especially younger generations and small animal owners.

A recent survey by online great card company Moonpig revealed that almost two-thirds (64%) of pet owners celebrate their pets' birthdays each year.

Pet Food Ingredients

Marine ingredients double in pet food formulations while driving 262% value increase

New industry report from IFEEDER shows a shift toward premium ingredients led by marine products, with overall ingredient values rising 91% despite minimal volume growth.

Marine ingredients now command the highest value in pet food formulations despite representing only 5% of total ingredient usage.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 86: Why does the human-animal bond matter to the pet industry?

On this Trending: Pet Food podcast, Dr. Tammie King discusses how the PAWS program explores the biological mechanisms behind human-animal bonds and their impact on mental health and wellbeing.

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