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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.

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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.

Pet Food Regulations

31 laws and rules for pet food production in Europe

The European Union's legal framework for pet food helps safeguard animal health, support consumer trust and facilitate trade across member states.

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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.

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