U.S. and Canada

Pet Ownership Statistics

HABRI survey finds 74% of Americans own pets

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute’s 2026 benchmark survey found growing awareness of the health benefits of pets is tied to rising pet ownership and to pet care decisions, including nutrition.

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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

Pet Food Market

Petflation lowers to 2.2%; pet food prices ease in September

Year-over-year U.S. pet price inflation fell a full percentage point in September, while pet food prices edged down from August and rose 1.5% from a year earlier.

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Pet Ownership Statistics

US, UK pet owners differ in dog diet inquiries; US tops vegan interest

U.S. users may explore pet food through lifestyle choices, while British users more often seek reassurance about feeding and care.

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Global Commerce

Canada proposes heat-treated pet food import rule changes

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is seeking comments through Oct. 15 on revised facility questionnaire requirements for heat-treated pet food imported from the U.S.

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United Petfood acquires dry food plant from Wellness Pet

The private label manufacturer will add a third North American production site in Decatur, Arkansas, through its agreement with Wellness Pet Company.

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Adventures in Pet Food

To reach pet owners, focus on outcomes, not ingredients

In developed pet food markets like the U.S. and developing ones like Brazil, owners are paying attention to health outcomes for their pets, rather than formulations.

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U.S. and Canada

Infographic: US home to all top 10 North American pet food companies by 2025 revenue

All 10 of North America’s highest-revenue pet food companies were based in the United States, reflecting the country’s large consumer market, agricultural base and extensive food-manufacturing infrastructure.

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Global Commerce

10 takeaways for supplement makers eyeing the Canadian market

A NASC webinar breaks down Health Canada's veterinary health product pathway, offering U.S. supplement makers a road map for expanding north of the border.

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US pet food construction tops $1.5 billion

IIR News Intelligence reports Nestle Purina, Smucker's and other manufacturers are expanding capacity across multiple states as demand for pet food and treats remains steady.

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Mars names North America regional president for Pet Nutrition

Christina Ruggiero named regional president of pet nutrition division, overseeing brands including Pedigree, Iams, Sheba, Cesar, Greenies, Temptations and Nutro.

Check your commitment to cat-ification

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

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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.

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