U.S. and Canada

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.

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.

It's a pet food world after all.

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.

Pet Supplements And Canadian Market Chat Gpt

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.

Cat owners remain unsatisfied with their options, even as cat ownership gains ground on dogs.

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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Cats continued US pet food market growth in 2025

Growing cat ownership, premiumization and investor interest drive the pet food industry toward felines.

An Ancient Egyptian Fresco Of A Regal Cat Being Adored By A Modern Us Family

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AFIA raises alarm over USMCA non-renewal decision

The American Feed Industry Association said the trade pact's lapse threatens stability for the U.S. animal food industry.

Champion Petfoods opens $32M innovation center in Canada

The new Global Innovation and Discovery Centre at the company's NorthStar Kitchen will support recipe development and research for its ORIJEN and ACANA brands.

Champion Petfoods inaugurated its Global Innovation & Discovery Centre in Acheson, Alberta. From left: Christine Pendlebury, global director, technical innovation and development; George Haritatos, chief supply chain officer; Jeff Johnston, senior vice president, research, innovation and product development; Stacey Osborn, president of Champion Petfoods; Elisabetta Pierangelo, vice president, R&D global, Mars Pet Nutrition; Emily Dowling, chief marketing officer; and Vincent Ezoua, plant director.

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Changes to human food policy aren’t always right for pet food

Former Pet Food Institute President and CEO Dana Brooks explains why the Make America Healthy Again movement does not translate directly into the pet food industry.

Make Pet Food Healthy Again

Global Commerce

US pet food exports still have advantages, despite chaos

U.S. pet food brands must maintain core North American export markets while strategically expanding into new regions and leveraging available tools to navigate an evolving global landscape.

Oil Painting In The Style Of Winslow Homer, Featuring A Cargo Ship Carrying Us Branded Pet Food

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