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Viking-themed cat food marketing may differentiate brands

Vikings: Marauders. Barbarians. Colonizers. Cat fanciers.

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Brand Insights

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

EDL, as Massman Company

EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink wrapping machines use two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose a product or collation.

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

Pet food automation delivers quality gains and labor cost savings

During a recent Ask the Petfood Pro, Caleb Townsend with APEC noted that automated systems help manufacturers improve consistency while addressing workforce challenges and regulatory compliance needs.

Pet food manufacturers are implementing automation across multiple production stages, with particularly significant impact in batching, blending, and mixing operations.

Market Trends and Reports

Report: 4 key trends shaping the pet food industry

In its 2025 Dog and Cat Report, APPA noted a growth in cat ownership, premium nutrition and functional pet foods.

According to APPA's latest report, Gen Z and Millennial men are adopting cats at unprecedented rates, dismantling outdated stereotypes and ushering in the era of the 'Cat Dad.'

France tops cat ownership rates in Europe 2023; Germany tops population

Poland’s high per capita cat ownership, in line with its elevated dog ownership rate, suggests a robust companion animal culture relative to population size.

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Poland tops per capita dog ownership in Europe 2023, UK tops overall

As pet food manufacturers and product developers assess market potential, per capita ownership offers valuable insight into demand drivers beyond raw population numbers.

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Pet food companies step up as animal surrender rates spike

One industry leader explores innovative partnership models to support overwhelmed shelters as traditional funding sources decline amid economic pressures.

With today's economic pressures, many shelters report being overwhelmed by demand for their pet food pantry programs, while simultaneously seeing an increase in pet surrenders.

Pet Food Market

Pet food industry shows mixed mid-year performance amid economic pressures

A PetfoodIndustry.com survey of 318 industry professionals reveals economic inflation as top concern while most companies make moderate plan revisions to navigate challenging landscape.

At the mid-year point, pet food companies are adapting to 2025's economic challenges through strategic adjustments rather than major overhauls, survey data shows.

Treats, cat food are most profitable in European pet food market

Although both dog and cat treats had higher price-to-volume ratios than foods, pets cannot live on treats alone.

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European pet food market at EUR29.3 Bn in 2023; Russia out

From Albania to the United Kingdom, more than 400 pet food companies produced that food in at least 500 facilities.

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Pet Food Market

Pet food prices hold steady while overall 'petflation' hits two-year high in May

Pet food costs remain stable with slight deflation in May 2025, even as veterinary and pet services drive overall pet industry inflation to 2.2% year-over-year.

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Pet Food Market

Chile: Latin America's premium pet food import leader

Chile's sophisticated pet food market demonstrates how strategic importation and consumer selectivity create regional leadership in the premium pet nutrition sector.

According to Triplethree International, Chile isn't just an importer of pet food — it curates what it allows in. This isn't passive consumption; it's strategic selection.

Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum Asia returns to Bangkok in October 2025

The one-day conference will be co-located with Pet Fair South East Asia on October 29, offering regional insights and networking opportunities for industry professionals.

Petfood Forum Asia has opened early registration for its 2025 conference.

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