U.S. and Canada

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.

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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.

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Avian Influenza

24 avian influenza cases in cats detected in February 2025

In February, federal officials confirmed cases of bird flu affecting domestic cats in Washington, New Jersey, Colorado, California, Kansas, New Mexico, Montana and South Dakota.

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Pet Food Recalls

Savage Cat Food recalled for avian influenza risk

In February, Savage Pet was made aware of one cat in Colorado who contracted H5N1, got sick and recovered.

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Avian Influenza

2 died out of 3 cats infected with bird flu connected to raw pet food in New York

All three avian influenza cases were correlated to Savage Cat Food raw pet food.

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US pet ownership update

Overall pet ownership has dipped slightly, especially where dogs are concerned, with cats finally gaining ground.

Cats have gained ground in the pet ownership arena during the last several years — even before the COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape.

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