Petfood Forum 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.

Are cultivated proteins the future of pet food?

September 16, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Among the many alternative proteins becoming available for pet food and human food, cell-based ones are quickly gaining attention and investment.

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.

Petfood Forum 2022 announces call for papers

Pet food professionals seeking to present at 2022 conference can submit abstracts through November 1, 2021.

September 9, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Petfood Forum 2022 is seeking abstracts for noncommercial oral presentations and research posters on key pet food topics and the latest research.

Water buffalo by-product dog treats help sustainable farms

Water buffalo by-products, such as horns, lungs and udders, can serve as novel ingredients for dog treats and chews with social benefits and lower environmental impact than other protein sources.

August 25, 2021

Tim Wall

Water buffalo by-products, such as horns, lungs and udders, can serve as novel ingredients for dog treats and chews with social benefits and lower environmental impact than other protein sources.

Higher online demand for pet food continuing in 2021

August 23, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The number of people shopping for pet food on Amazon Marketplace is higher now than pre-pandemic, indicating ongoing consumer interest in shopping online.

What will people be talking about at Petfood Forum?

August 11, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food professionals seem eager to reconnect at Petfood Forum and are likely to engage in conversations about several issues facing the industry.

Pet food industry reconnects at Petfood Forum 2021

The global pet food conference returns in person to Kansas City, with an on-demand version for pet food professionals unable to travel.

August 3, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Petfood Forum 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, offers pet food professionals the opportunity to reconnect and learn, in person, for the first time in more than two years.