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Pet Food Market

Diamond Pet Foods, Kennelpak expand partnership

U.S.-based Diamond Pet Foods will supply its mid-range brand, Diamond Naturals dry dog and cat food, to the UK.

Kennelpak's announcement taps into the natural petfood market, introducing Diamond Naturals to the UK.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Insect protein is a key solution to a sustainable pet food industry

Government interest and funding are increasing for using insects to help meet climate goals.

In addition to a friendly carbon footprint, using insect protein in pet food can enhance pets' health and well-being by improving their gut microbiome, skin and dental health.

Market Trends and Reports

J.M. Smucker pet food sales increase 11% in Q4

Milk-Bone, Meow Mix and Pup-Peroni brands increased the company's net pet food sales $46.5 million in 2024; company said it has an "exciting pipeline planned for fiscal 2025."

The Meow Mix, Milk-Bone and Pup-Peroni brands performed well for J.M. Smucker in Q4 2024.

Dry dog food update: Growth from ongoing premiumization

The top dog kibble companies continue to see growth in usage, as does the overall category.

Dog kibble brands continue to grow, alongside and perhaps in spite of novel ingredient and similar trends.

Pet Valu expands into freezer section with Performatrin Culinary

Company introduces its frozen, raw and gently cooked recipes for pet parents looking for minimally processed dog food.

Performatrin Culinary raw chicken dinner adult dog food

Pet Food Processing

Raw pet food producer expands in Lincoln, Nebraska

Designed to help satisfy the growing demand for raw pet food, Instinct Pet Food will celebrate its LEED-certified Center of Excellence expansion on June 5.

Along with being LEED certified, Instinct's Center of Excellence consolidates projects into one campus.

Mars partners with Tripadvisor to create better pet travel experiences

The new Pet Travel Hub will connect pet parents with local adventures and support businesses looking to accommodate them.

With 33% of pet parents altering travel plans because of pets, the partnership looks to address key pain points in traveling with companion animals.

Petfood Forum News

Joint health supplements top pet owner demands

Joint health was the top health benefit pet owners sought in pet supplements. However, one expert cautioned about these products.

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Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Pet obesity 2023: owners oblivious, vets scared to talk

Pet owners may be largely unaware that there is a problem, especially with their own dogs and cats, despite years of warnings.

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Market Trends and Reports

Pet food ingredients market to reach $73 billion by 2031

Meticulous Research predicts that while the market will grow 8.6% per year, regulatory structures and fluctuating raw material prices will restrain its growth.

The growth of the pet food ingredients market is driven by the rising pet population coupled with increasing expenditure on pet food, the growing demand for premium pet food, and an increasing focus on pet health and wellness.

Pet Food Market

General Mills acquires Edgard & Cooper

Edgard & Cooper is one of Europe’s leading independent premium pet food brands with omnichannel distribution across 13 markets.

Edgard & Cooper is one of the fastest-growing independent pet food companies in Europe, with estimated 2023 retail sales of more than €100 million.

Nestlé Purina announces $195 million expansion at Wisconsin facility

Nestle Purina PetCare

The project at the company's Jefferson, Wisconsin, factory will increase wet pet food brands by 50% and create 100 new jobs.

Purina’s $195 million project will increase production of wet pet food brands in Jefferson by nearly 50 percent.

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