In a land renowned for wild animals, household pets also have a place in Brazil. The Brazilian pet food industry is the largest in South America, according to Mordor Intelligence. The Brazilian pet food market may reach US$9.37 billion in 2024, US$17.10 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 12.78%. After deciding to stay in the pet food industry in 2023, BRF remained Brazil’s top pet food company in 2024.
These 4 Brazilian companies appear in Petfood Industry’s Top Pet Food Companies database.
Revenue 2024: US$578.00 million
Hercosul — Biofresh, Three Dogs, Three Cats, Primocão, Primogato, Apolo and Átila. Mogiana — Guabi, Faro, Herol
Brands: BRF became a major player in the Brazilian pet food market in 2021 with the acquisitions of established manufacturers Hecosul and Mogiana. The company paid R$1.35 billion (US$234 million) for the two companies. The company said the acquisitions would give it 10% of the Brazilian pet food market.
Revenue 2024: US$370.00 million
Brands: Special Dog Premium Special Cat Premium Special Dog Ultralife Special Cat Ultralife Special Dog Prime Special Cat Prime
Special Dog Company launched in February 2001 in the city of Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo, in the interior of São Paulo, Brazil. The company quickly reached the rank of one of the largest in its segment in Brazil. The brand operates in more than 38,000 points of sale in eight Brazilian states and the Federal District, in addition to exporting to 13 countries.
Revenue 2024: US$200.00 million
Brands: PremieR line: Cookie (treat), Natural, Natural Selection, Specific Breeds, Indoor Dogs, Clinical Nutrition, Formula, Gourmet, Nattu, Organico, Cookie Golden: Cookie, Natural Selection, Special Premium, Gourmet Vitta Natural; PremieR: Natural Selection, Gatos, Clinical Nutrition, Nattu, Gourmet, Cookie, Organico Golden: Natural Selection, Gatos, Gourmet Vitta Natural
Premier Pet, owned by agricultural corporation Grandfood Industry and Trade, sells dog and cat food through pet shops and veterinary offices. Premier Pet is located on a large campus in the state of Sao Paolo, Brazil, with a factory of 41,000 square meters. The Instituto PremieRpet is the company’s nonprofit arm, supporting and encouraging research, studies and actions that aim to promote health, quality of life and longevity of dogs and cats, in addition to supporting several social causes.
Revenue 2024: US$190.00 million
Brands: Equilíbrio Veterinary, Equilíbrio, Max, Max Cat, Naturalis, Doglicious, Catlicious, Nero Premium, Lider Premium, Nero Original
Total Alimentos, owned by ADM Animal Nutrition, uses technology to create wet food flavors in its dry food. Total Alimentos has its own label partnerships with many large corporations, including Walmart, Carrefour, Extra/Canino, DentaClean and Kelko. Total Alimentos also has a line of animal feed for a wide range of species.