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In recent years, Latin America has witnessed a significant rise in cat ownership. This shift is fueled by several factors, including lower ownership costs compared to dogs, greater adaptability to smaller living spaces and the independent nature of cats. While dogs remain the dominant pet across the region, enthusiasm for felines seems here to stay. … Read more

Pet food sales have followed a steady upward trajectory across Southeast Europe. In Romania, the growth has triggered an inflow of investments into local production capacities. In February 2024, United Petfood rolled out plans to invest EUR 35 million (US$38 million) in its second Romanian plant. The construction of a new facility marked an important … Read more

Sustainability has become a big priority for pet owners, and it’s not just about the environment — it’s about our pets’ health too. More and more pet products, from food to toys and shampoos, are being made with eco-friendly materials and plant-based ingredients. With growing concerns about chemicals in traditional pet products, it’s no wonder … Read more

The genesis of the term “quality” originates around 1300 from the Latin “qualitas” and from the word “qualis” (of what kind or of what nature). This focuses on the end goal and the description of what is acceptable. As we fast-forward to today, the quality of ingredients, products and processes are surrounded with multiple opinions, … Read more

Obesity is a continuing problem for pets, with overweight and obese rates going up in spite of more education from veterinarians, weight-specific pet food formulations and a number of technologies designed to track a pet’s activity. Pet obesity by the numbers A 2022 U.S. Pet Obesity Prevalence Survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity … Read more

As reported in Packaged Facts’ “Pet Population and Ownership Trends in the U.S.,” MRI-Simmons Fall 2024 survey data indicate that 50% of U.S. households (134 million) own dogs or cats, 38% own dogs, and 24% own cats — figures unchanged from the prior-year fall 2023 survey. What has changed, as noted industry-wide, is that pet … Read more

To thrive in the pet food market in 2025, companies need to adopt emerging trends and update their business practices. Petfood Forum is the premier event for discovering these trends and learning how to integrate them successfully. Petfood Forum will take place April 28-30, 2025, at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, … Read more

In Mongolia, a landlocked country in East Asia, livestock far outnumber humans and pets. Only about 250,000 pets live amongst 3.5 million people based on estimates, but the population of sheep, goats, cattle, horses and camels stands at 57.6 million as of 2024. At first glance, it seems unfeasible to find a pet food market … Read more

Novel proteins have been part of many trends conversations over the last several years: Sustainability, functionality, and health and wellness have all had seats at the table of novel protein development. Today’s needs continue to focus on those three topics in ever-more-complex combinations. “The competitive pet food market demands constant innovation from manufacturers and brands,” … Read more

Raised Right is a premium pet food company grown on family ground: Centuries of farming and ranching that fed humans until the 2007 melamine recalls and concern for their own dogs led them to add pets to their list of consumers. Raised Right’s roots are in centuries of family farming and ranching, with the family … Read more