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Mars opens $450M Royal Canin facility in Ohio
Mars Petcare
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.
Pet Food News
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.
Pet Food News
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.
Latest News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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