Pet Ingredients

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

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

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.

Economic pressures hamper pet food sales growth

The ongoing complex global economic situation is wearing on pet owners and their bank accounts.

As economic instability spreads across multiple fronts globally, pet owners — and by extension, the pet industry — are feeling the strain.

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.

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Infographic: Pet food industry timeline from 15,800 BC to the present

People and pets didn’t start eating separate foods until after the Industrial Revolution. See the history of pet food in this timeline graphic.

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Wheat beat oats and rye in dog food, contrary to human results

Although oats and rye are often associated with health benefits in people, those advantages were not evident in a study of healthy adult dogs.

'Grains are bad, m'kay.'

Marketing, manufacturing, consumer priorities: Petfood Industry News Quiz May 29-June 4

Test your industry news knowledge with questions on marketing trends and fresh pet food expansion.

Dramatic 1930s Cinema Frame Of A Gladiator In An Arena He Faces Off Against A Cute Little Kitten, As If It Were A Lion

Some insect-based dog foods may be imbalanced in minerals, fatty acids

Beyond the basics of fats and proteins, scientists noted nutritional weaknesses in some brands of insect-based dog foods.

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Extreme pet humanization distances people from each other

Exploring the psychological phenomena of humanization may help pet food makers better understand pet owners' buying habits, along with how the bond between pet and owner can go too far.

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Chefs, grains, experiential ads: Petfood Industry News Quiz May 21-28

This week’s Petfood Industry News Quiz tests you on experiential advertising campaigns, consumer spending pressures and emerging functional ingredients.

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Study: Botanical blend supports calm behavior in dogs

Cargill research finds a blend of fenugreek, milk thistle and purple passionflower supports calm, balanced behavior and doesn't dull the dog's personality.

Mellow Water Color Of A Dog Sitting Calmly While Fireworks Explode Overhead During A Lightning Storm

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