Pet food holds strong amid economic headwinds, but caution still warranted

While much of the U.S. economy braces for potential slowdown or even recession, the pet food industry appears to be standing on notably firmer ground. That’s the overarching message from recent economic analyses by Ernie Tedeschi, director of economics, Budget Lab at Yale Law School. In his analysis, Tedeschi scrutinized consumer spending patterns, tariff impacts and … Read more

Wildlife give a face to pet food brands’ sustainability goals

A charismatic animal influences people to care about ecological issues more than facts, charts and statistics. The pika (Ochotona sp.), an adorable alpine fuzzball, symbolized the effects of climate change for Allison Reser during her presentation at Petfood Forum Essentials 2025. Reser is the director of sustainability and innovation for the Pet Sustainability Coalition. Reser … Read more