As costs for pet food companies rise, for everything from ingredients to packaging to transportation to labor, that eventually affects retail pet food prices.

Learn about the latest trends in the pet supplement space, including specific functional options, the importance of traceability, and consumer education.

Since the pandemic began, pet owners have increasingly searched for pet foods related to popular human food trends that are also growing pet categories.

+Kota, the second largest pet food retail chain in Mexico, has endured setbacks in recent years, accelerated by pandemic shutdowns of retail outlets.

A pet food processing expert recommends using sensors to monitor your supplies and processes, and reaching out to your suppliers for information and testing.

In July 2018, Nestle Purina Petcare  was in talks to purchase Champion Petfoods for more than US$2 billion. Champion Petfoods executives are exploring options for a potential sale of the company.

Analysts forecast that in 2027, the United States will still be the largest pet food, treat and other product market on Earth, but it won’t be the fastest growing by a long shot.

Pet food value and volume sales in Europe increased in 2021, as did the number of pet food employees, pet ownership and most pet populations, FEDIAF says.

Pet food inflation in the U.S. exceeded the overall consumer price index for May 2022, spurred by ongoing supply chain issues and renewable fuels policy.

Freshpet is a U.S.-based manufacturer of fresh, refrigerated dog treats and food for dogs and cats.