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Adventures in Pet Food

5 ways to prepare, plus signs to watch, for tariffs

New or pending U.S. tariffs pose threats to pet food manufacturers and suppliers. Here’s how to watch and prepare for potential market and consumer reactions.

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Rethink minerals to boost pet health and build lasting loyalty

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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

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Hartz takes on the lickable cat treat market in México

By partnering with Petco México, Hartz strengthens its presence in the country, bringing its Delectables cat treats to a growing market and positioning itself against established brands like Churu.

Mexico is becoming a gateway for new and innovative pet products.

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Ecuador drops value-added tax on pet food

Beginning February 1, more than 8 million Ecuadorian families with pets are expected to see a reduction in pet food costs.

The elimination of VAT on pet food marks a significant milestone for the Ecuadorian market.

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Alinatur’s Bravery enters Mexico through Petco partnership

Spanish pet food brand Bravery brings premium quality at competitive prices, shaking up the Mexican pet food market.

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Ethical solutions wanted in Mexico's competitive pet food industry

The future of the Mexican pet food industry will be shaped by companies that balance resilience, ethics and transparency while delivering real value in a highly competitive market.

Wet food currently accounts for 13% of the total pet food volume in Mexico. It holds significant potential for companies willing to innovate and redefine its role as more than just an occasional treat.

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5 Mexico-based pet food companies in 2023

The five companies listed below were part of Mexico’s growing pet food market in 2023 and appear in Petfood Industry’s Top Companies Current Data.

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Pet Food Institute expands global reach with RAPP initiative

In 2025, PFI will concentrate its USDA RAPP efforts on five priority markets: Brazil, Central America, South Africa, South Korea and Taiwan.

With RAPP, PFI is strategically targeting regions with limited awareness of U.S. pet food quality and challenging regulatory requirements.

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Deflation in Mexican pet food market: Trends and implications

Over the past two years, the year-on-year monthly inflation in pet food prices has steadily decreased in the Mexican market.

A trend toward smaller pets is a practical response to inflation but also a lasting shift in pet ownership patterns that is expected to endure even as prices decline.

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Previtep raises the standard in pet food quality

The company's new facility, located in Tepatitlán, Mexico, offers the latest in cutting-edge technology to optimize every stage of production, boosting its output.

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Dog food quality insights from Mexico’s consumer protection agency

PROFECO's latest report evaluates the quality of 41 brands of dry dog food available in the Mexican market.

PROFECO's dog food quality study offers valuable insights for Mexican pet owners.

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How to navigate the LATAM pet food market

A look at the opportunities and challenges posed by each Latin American region.

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Sofía helps grow Bolivia's pet food market

The country’s pet food market is one of the newest in Latin America with an annual pet food consumption of around 38,000 tons.

Sofía operates four production lines: three dedicated to dog food and one to cat food.

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