Pet Food News

UK dog, cat and other pet food companies’ revenues 2020

These UK-based dog, cat and other pet food companies’ 2020 revenues appear in Petfood Industry’s Top Companies Current Data.

September 20, 2021

Tim Wall

Despite the ongoing pandemic, a mysterious cat disease and difficulties exporting pet foods to the European Union, pet food companies based in the United Kingdom carry on in 2021.

Italian pet food companies’ 2020 annual revenues

In 2020, the Italian pet food market grew in value and volume to exceed EUR2.25 billion (US$2.73 billion).

September 17, 2021

Tim Wall

During the ongoing pandemic, dog ownership increased most in Italy compared to other European nations.

Mexican government proposes to end VAT tax on pet food

A 16% VAT tax levied on pet food in Mexico in 2014 may be eliminated if approved by Congress.

September 16, 2021

Iván Franco

A 16% VAT tax levied on pet food in Mexico in 2014, which has been indirectly transferred to pet owners, may be eliminated if approved by Congress.

3 French pet food companies’ revenues in 2020

In 2020, these four companies headquartered in France provided food and treats for those pets. Three had 2020 revenue data available.

September 15, 2021

Tim Wall

In 2020, these four companies headquartered in France provided food and treats for those pets. Three had 2020 revenue data available.

Gut health tops pet owner discussions on social media

Identifying related themes among pet owners’ attitudes and pet food brands’ products may help pet food marketers and formulators develop new products and promote the ones they have.

September 14, 2021

Tim Wall

When pet owners talk about pet products on social media certain terms and themes emerge. Likewise, when pet food companies describe their products on e-commerce sites, marketers use specific terms and follow definable trends.

Pet food inflation not soaring in Mexico in 2021

A national index shows low pet food inflation, but the index represents only about 60% of brands on the market.

September 13, 2021

Iván Franco

According to the national pet food inflation index, price surges are relatively low, but the index represents only about 60% of the Mexican pet food market.

Two deaths at pet food ingredient rendering facility

One co-worker speculated that the two may have died from hydrogen sulfide gas exposure.

September 13, 2021

Tim Wall

One co-worker speculated that the two may have died from hydrogen sulfide gas exposure.

Darling Ingredients aims to reduce water, energy use 5%

Expanded disclosure sets path for circularity focus on water and energy with a drive to ambitious net zero GHG emissions.

September 10, 2021

Alyssa Hardt

Darling Ingredients Inc., recently posted the company's updated global Environmental, Social, and Governance Report and highlighted its 2025 climate change targets designed to enable company growth while improving sustainability performance.

Manna Pro continues pet e-commerce buys with Dinovite

Manna Pro’s online market share across its major categories grew 31% in 2021 as of July 21, according to data from Nielsen, compared to 9% for those categories in general.

September 10, 2021

Tim Wall

Manna Pro’s online market share across its major categories grew 31% in 2021 as of July 21, according to data from Nielsen, compared to 9% for those categories in general.