U.S. and Canada

Business Strategy

Cold chain infrastructure is competitive advantage as fresh pet food grows

Investments in cold storage, transport and retail freezer space carry costs, along with increasing pet food’s energy use and carbon footprint.

Business Strategy

Pet industry economics rebalances in 2026 as ownership changes

Macroeconomics, pet population shifts and inflation have created a new-new-normal in the post-pandemic pet food industry.

Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation

Smucker pet food PFAS 'forever chemical' lawsuit nears certification

A federal judge has indicated he may certify a California class tied to allegations that “forever chemicals” in pet food packaging were not disclosed to consumers.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Extended producer responsibility may reshape pet food packaging

As more states make producers pay for waste management, packaging choices like flexible bags and pouches face different recycling realities than aluminum cans and different compliance costs.

Global Commerce

ORGE enters US market with organic chicken dog treats

South Korean premium food brand ORGE is finalizing formal export agreements to bring its dog treats to the U.S.

Business Strategy

Pet food subscriptions grow with e-commerce evolution

Subscription pet food sales create more predictable revenue streams, while inherently generating demographic information about pets and their owners.

U.S. and Canada

“Made in the USA” guards against tariff volatility, contamination

Domestic supply chains may function as a hedge against price fluctuations, although short-term ingredient costs may be higher.

Market Trends and Reports

Report: Three brands dominate US fresh, raw pet food searches

Bubblegum Search analysis reveals that within fresh and raw segment, The Farmer’s Dog leads with more than half a million monthly visits.

U.S. and Canada

Stability to volatility: 4 decades of pet food production costs

Over the past four decades, the Producer Price Index (PPI) for dog and cat food manufacturing has evolved from relative stability to marked volatility and structural cost increases.

U.S. and Canada

For 100 years, U.S. pet spending rose despite economic downturns

A long‑term rise in disposable income helps explain why spending on pets, pet food and related services has steadily climbed.

Pet Food News

French pet food brand Bab'in debuts in US

Bab'in launches its North American presence with a Central Park food truck event showcasing its veterinary nutritionist-developed recipes.

Market Report

Projecting the Hispanic homeowner role in dog population growth

A recent report looks at the present (2025) and the future (2035).

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