U.S. and Canada

Canada proposes amendments to Enhanced Feed Ban

CFIA is proposing science-based regulatory amendments related to EFB harmonization to better align Canada’s requirements with those of the U.S.

Brand Insights

Helping you navigate the evolving pet supplements industry

Petfood Industry

Stay current in this fast-growing category with insight that keeps you informed and helps you move forward with confidence.

Helping you navigate the evolving pet supplements industry

Check your commitment to cat-ification

As cat popularity rises, particularly in the U.S., the market must shift alongside this changing ownership trend.

Cat owners remain unsatisfied with their options, even as cat ownership gains ground on dogs.

U.S. and Canada

Cats continued US pet food market growth in 2025

Growing cat ownership, premiumization and investor interest drive the pet food industry toward felines.

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Global Commerce

AFIA raises alarm over USMCA non-renewal decision

The American Feed Industry Association said the trade pact's lapse threatens stability for the U.S. animal food industry.

Champion Petfoods opens $32M innovation center in Canada

The new Global Innovation and Discovery Centre at the company's NorthStar Kitchen will support recipe development and research for its ORIJEN and ACANA brands.

Champion Petfoods inaugurated its Global Innovation & Discovery Centre in Acheson, Alberta. From left: Christine Pendlebury, global director, technical innovation and development; George Haritatos, chief supply chain officer; Jeff Johnston, senior vice president, research, innovation and product development; Stacey Osborn, president of Champion Petfoods; Elisabetta Pierangelo, vice president, R&D global, Mars Pet Nutrition; Emily Dowling, chief marketing officer; and Vincent Ezoua, plant director.

U.S. and Canada

Changes to human food policy aren’t always right for pet food

Former Pet Food Institute President and CEO Dana Brooks explains why the Make America Healthy Again movement does not translate directly into the pet food industry.

Make Pet Food Healthy Again

Global Commerce

US pet food exports still have advantages, despite chaos

U.S. pet food brands must maintain core North American export markets while strategically expanding into new regions and leveraging available tools to navigate an evolving global landscape.

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Pet Food Recalls

Revival Animal Health recalls canine milk replacers for elevated vitamin D

The recall was initiated after an investigation determined that the product had variable levels of Vitamin D, resulting in both low and elevated levels in some of the canine milk replacers.

Milk Replace Recall

Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation

Lawsuit claims mixed tocopherols and citric acid negate “no artificial…” claims

The plaintiff alleges both ingredients qualify as “chemical preservatives” under AAFCO and contradict labeling claims.

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Big Country Raw enters US market

Canada's largest raw pet food brand will launch in six Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states beginning in March 2026.

Big Country Raw Grab And Go

United Petfood acquires Canadian dry food facility

The Belgian manufacturer's purchase of the Drummondville, Quebec, plant from Legault marks its first dry production site in the country.

United Petfood has acquired the Jupiter dry production site, in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada from Legault Group.

U.S. and Canada

US pet food industry returned to ‘real growth’ in 2025

Moderate but steady growth, combined with evolving purchasing channels and value-driven consumer behavior, is expected to shape the pet food industry in 2026.

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