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Coronavirus and Pets
Read the latest on the impact of human coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak on the pet food industry, supply chains, trade shows, conferences and dog and cat health. To date, according to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), there is no evidence that dogs play a role in the spread of this human COVID-19 pandemic outbreak or that they become sick. Further studies are needed to understand if and how different companion animals could be affected by the COVID-19 virus.
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4% growth forecast for 2020 pet food sales, down from 6%
Pet food sales will reflect, as occurred in the Great Recession, some trading down to value and store brands.
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FDA urges pet owners not to hoard pet food
There are no actual pet food shortages due to the COVID-19 crisis, just current unprecedented demand, says FDA official.
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Dog, cat food industry suppliers’ pandemic preparations
Through their international operations, pet food ingredient, equipment and other suppliers saw the COVID-19 disease grow from a regional outbreak to a global pandemic.
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COVID-19’s indirect impact on pet food in Latin America
Quarantines and fear over the pandemic are leading to increased pet abandonment in Latin America.
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Purina worker positive for COVID-19; Nestle may pay wages
St. Louis-based Purina PetCare’s parent company Nestlé announced that employees worldwide affected by work stoppages would receive full salaries for at least three months.
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FDA to brief animal food industry on COVID-19
FDA will provide an overview of current activities, respond to identified stakeholder concerns, and highlight FDA resources in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 and pet food consumers’ new purchasing normal
How is the current pandemic affecting buying patterns and needs?
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Tollden Farms raw pet food acquisition during pandemic
One DCCC executive commented on how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may affect the pet food market.
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400 jobs available on Petfood Industry Career Center
Pet food ingredient, equipment and packaging suppliers remain at work.
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Read the March issue of Petfood Industry!
March 2020
In the March 2020 issue of Petfood Industry, learn about pet food supply chain risks, explore dietary factors related to canine dilated cardiomyopathy and discover how sustainability has grown in importance.