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5 survival strategies for 2026: Resilience, flexibility, value, focus, sustainable

Business strategies that prioritize resilience, flexibility and value may help pet food brands stay competitive globally.

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Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation

Smucker pet food PFAS 'forever chemical' lawsuit nears certification

A federal judge has indicated he may certify a California class tied to allegations that “forever chemicals” in pet food packaging were not disclosed to consumers.

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Sustainability, acquisition, funding: Petfood Industry News Quiz Dec. 12-18

This week’s Petfood Industry News Quiz includes a renewed sustainability partnership tied to a major 2026 industry event, product launches from a dog food brand, and an international acquisition in the pet treat segment.

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Pet Food Market

10 takeaways: Industry veterans reflect on pet food's evolution, future challenges

Three longtime pet food professionals share perspectives on how the industry has changed and where it's headed next.

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Business Strategy

Functional pet food trends require science, consumer education

As functional demands become stronger among pet parents, pet food companies are threading marketing with science and education to ensure pet health.

A combination of scientific education and marketing will be necessary for the functional pet ingredient trend to succeed.

Cat food label guidelines differ from predicted energy needs

Researchers surveyed feeding guidelines on 802 commercial cat foods across 11 retail locations in Canada.

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Pet Food Market

Pet brands strengthen communities through charitable initiatives

From digital food pantries to infrastructure investments, these companies demonstrate how philanthropy creates meaningful impact for animals and people.

Pet food companies are increasingly partnering with animal welfare organizations to support rescue operations and strengthen community connections.

Update: Pet food channel shopping patterns, buyer demographics

Pet food owners continue to bring complexity to shopping patterns among multiple demographic considerations.

Pet food shoppers span diverse backgrounds yet share largely the same priorities. Where they choose to fulfill those needs, however, varies considerably, continuing to drive the industry’s omnichannel focus.

Ingredient Issues

Color my world

Artificial and natural food colorings in pet food have multiple arguments for and against their use.

As human food colors face scrutiny, pet food follows suit.

Expansions, donations, registrations: Petfood Industry News Quiz Dec. 5-11

The quiz covers a retail distribution move by one brand, as well as the newly opened registration for a major pet food industry event in Europe.

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Market Trends and Reports

Cat ownership grows, industry expands food and treat options

Top trends in the cat space are beginning to mirror those well-established in the dog space as felines continue to garner more industry attention.

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Pet Food Company Profiles

Good Boy Goodies: A transformative year for pet treats

This Georgia, U.S.-based pet treats company is carving its own path, from farmers markets to international airports.

Good Boy Goodies founder ArrKeicha Danzie, pictured here with company mascot Mr. Chubb, is carving a unique path in pet treats by targeting innovative retail spaces, including airport concourses, rest stops, specialty boutiques and farmers markets.

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