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U.S. and Canada

Stability to volatility: 4 decades of pet food production costs

Over the past four decades, the Producer Price Index (PPI) for dog and cat food manufacturing has evolved from relative stability to marked volatility and structural cost increases.

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U.S. and Canada

For 100 years, U.S. pet spending rose despite economic downturns

A long‑term rise in disposable income helps explain why spending on pets, pet food and related services has steadily climbed.

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Global Commerce

Cat food growth helps Smucker pet food profit rise 2% in Q2 FY26

Although pet food sales lagged the overall company’s net sales growth, the segment's margin strength and brand momentum in cat food suggest underlying resilience.

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Food truck, India, inflation: Petfood Industry News Quiz Nov. 14-20

Try it now and see how well you’re keeping up with the industry. Score 5 out of 5 to prove you're a true pet food industry insider!

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Business Strategy

Economic signs that pet food may be in era of cost challenges

Overall, the indices suggest the industry has exited the extreme volatility of the pandemic but entered a phase where cost pressures remain a challenge.

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Global Commerce

Hill’s Pet Nutrition was 22% of sales for parent Colgate Palmolive in Q3 FY25

Hill’s Pet Nutrition remains a growth-contributing pillar within Colgate-Palmolive.

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Market Trends and Reports

Consumer preference shift to cats reshapes pet food spending

Euromonitor International data shows cat food grew 6% annually from 2020 to 2025, while dog food increased 3.8%.

According to the report, by 2030, cat food is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4% in value.

Plant-Based Dog Food Formulation Challenge game

The game explores key formulation challenges and nutritional considerations when developing vegetarian or vegan dog foods.

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Sharks, salmonella, fat and water: Petfood Industry News Quiz Nov. 6-13

The quiz challenges readers with five multiple-choice questions based on real headlines and articles recently published on PetfoodIndustry.com.

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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Bank choice invisibly influences pet food maker sustainability

By selecting their banking partner based on sustainability criteria, pet food companies can integrate environmental and social consciousness into a foundational, but often overlooked, part of their business.

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Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 98: What is a brand compass and why is it important for pet food companies?

Hunter Ellis, brand experience strategist at Trone, explains how this internal strategic document helps pet food companies align their values, maintain consistency and make better decisions across all departments.

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Pet Food Company Profiles

KLN Family Brands: 60+ years in, still growing with purpose

This multi-brand company aims to meet pet owner needs while staying true to its philanthropic mission.

KLN Family Partners works with multiple organizations and has even launched its own, The Spot, to make a difference for both pets and people. Pictured is Luka, a rescue from a local Minnesota humane society.

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