U.S. and Canada

Mars opens $450M Royal Canin facility in Ohio

The Lewisburg site marks Mars' biggest investment in Royal Canin manufacturing and adds to the company’s $6 billion in recent U.S. operations spending.

The Mars Royal Canin Facility in Lewisburg, Ohio, U.S., is part of a $6 billion investment in U.S.-based manufacturing.

Stella & Chewy’s launches in U.S. PetSmart stores

The freeze-dried raw pet food brand will offer more than 80 products in U.S. PetSmart locations and online, with a Canadian rollout planned for June.

Global Commerce

Pet food holds strong amid economic headwinds, but caution still warranted

Economist Ernie Tedeschi says pet food remains resilient amid 2025’s economic turbulence — but warns companies to watch for shifting consumer habits and trade risks.

Ernie Tedeschi, director of economics, The Budget Lab at Yale Law School, presented the keynote speech at Petfood Forum 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Pets Canada Industry Show draws 700 pet professionals to Calgary

Western Canada’s largest B2B pet industry event highlighted new product innovation, trends in nutrition and sustainability, and peer recognition through the 2025 Western Awards.

Oven-Baked Tradition’s new CARE formula for small-breed adult dogs was voted Favorite New Product.

March ‘petflation’ falls to +1.3% versus 2024

A key driver in the decrease was the fact that pet prices rose between February and March 2024.

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Global Commerce

Amid tariffs, pet food industry faces uncertainty

Pet food manufacturers could see rising costs due to U.S. tariffs on imported ingredients and packaging materials.

Tariffs on imported ingredients and packaging materials could tighten margins and drive up consumer prices, especially for smaller pet food brands.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Pet owners want sustainability, but don’t want to pay for it

When asked about their sustainable behaviors, pet owners emphasized reducing household waste, reusing shopping bags and choosing recyclable packaging.

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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Pet food sustainability prospects: Alternative proteins and recyclable packaging

Recyclable bags and alternative proteins may not be selling points in and of themselves, though. Sustainability should connect with other attributes pet owners want in their dogs’ and cats’ diets.

A Paper Cut Out Image Of A Dog Dropping A Pet Food Bag Into A Recycling Bin

Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation

Raw pet food company sued after cat infected with bird flu

The lawsuit alleges that Wild Coast Pet Foods failed to adequately warn consumers of bird flu risks associated with their raw chicken products.

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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Replace lawns with gardens in pet food sustainability plans

A company garden can foster teamwork and build connections among employees as pet food professionals collaborate to grow their own fruits, vegetables and flowers.

Goldrush and Jonathan apples ripen in the author's front yard as it is transitioned to regenerative agriculture. Note the squares of dead grass, which were later replaced with flower beds.

Market Trends and Reports

US pet food sales hit US$65.8 billion in 2024, up 2.1%

After the disruptions caused by the pandemic and subsequent supply chain difficulties, U.S. pet food companies didn’t have major external forces disrupting their businesses in 2024.

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Pet Food Market

February 2025 ‘petflation’ rose +2.4% versus last year

This lift was driven by the pet food consumer price index flipping from -1.1% in January 2025 to +0.4% in February.

Pet Food Shopping In Store

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