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Raw Cat and Dog Food

Raw pet food gains ground as consumers gain safety knowledge

As high-pressure processing is better understood by interested pet owners, industry safety standards are becoming established for raw pet food.

We Feed Raw offers customized, complete and balanced raw meals frozen and cold-shipped to customers, including beef, chicken, lamb, turkey and duck.

Brand Insights

Rethink minerals to boost pet health and build lasting loyalty

Zinpro®

What if essential nutrients already required in pet diets could become your brand’s key differentiator? See how to get a competitive edge with pet-proven performance minerals.

Rethink minerals to boost pet health and build lasting loyalty

Pet Food Packaging

Pet food packaging focuses on customer communication

These recent packaging revamps have brand education top of mind.

Pet Food Company Profiles

Heckova! brings the fun to superpremium dog food

This young, freeze-dried dog food brand works to bring new customers into the fold.

Heckova!’s philosophy is simple: Every dog is a heck of a dog, and food should make their lives happier and healthier.

Targeted premiumization strategies in pet foods

From fresh pet food to personalization, the various avenues in the premium pet food space continue to expand.

Fresh pet food growth is one of the ways the premium pet food market is expanding its reach as more pet owners look to optimize their animals’ eating habits.

Global Commerce

Pet food mergers and acquisitions cautious but continue in 2025

The go-go days of 2021 may be behind for the pet food industry. However, M&A continues, although with more discipline and patience than before.

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Pet Food Insights

Legislative sessions across US kick off with focus on pet food

There are multiple pet food-related legislative efforts going on at the state level.

U.S. state legislators are busy with 2025 actions related to the pet food industry.

Market Trends and Reports

Veterinary pet food diet trends: Evolving to meet expanded needs

Pet owners are more conscious of their pets’ health than ever, which means they’re heading toward science-backed and veterinarian-approved foods for their animals.

Veterinary Rx and over-the-counter vet-approved pet foods continue to grow in scope and availability as pet owners look to the long-term health of their pets.

Rising pet food, veterinary costs top challenges to pet ownership

Consistent price increases in pet care over the last several years are taking a toll on the stability of pet ownership.

Pet owners are feeling the costs of pet ownership more now than ever, as prices for everything continue to increase.

Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation

Petco lawsuit focuses on pandemic pet boom and premiumization, humanization

The lawsuit alleges that the premiumization and humanization trends were not robust enough to support Petco’s growth projections after the temporary boost from pandemic conditions faltered.

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Viking-themed cat food marketing may differentiate brands

Vikings: Marauders. Barbarians. Colonizers. Cat fanciers.

Viking With Cat

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.'

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